Some plants simply don’t belong in this area, don’t provide resources for insects or birds, and they smother or crowd out ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Relocation is an inhumane and illegal way to handle nuisance animals. Trap setting is common, and euthanasia and releasing ...

While dandelions brighten spring gardens with their cheerful blooms, not every gardener wants them around for good.

Dozens of preening peacocks looking for love have colonized a seaside village in Italy, strutting their stuff for the ladies ...

A backyard garden may feel like a private escape, but in many parts of the United States, there are rules about what can and ...

Your garden is probably beautiful. It might also be trying to hurt your children. That’s not meant to alarm you, though it probably should focus your attention. The plants growing along your fence, in ...

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A man is installing a metal fence with vertical bars - Yuliya Taba/Getty Images One of the most challenging parts about enjoying the great outdoors in a bustling neighborhood is adding privacy to your ...

Yet Glynn has both a personal and a professional grudge against the ornamental shrub, which is not native to Vermont. As the state botanist for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, she’s ...

I always get lots of questions about controlling weedy vines in mid- to late summer. By then, vines have grown vigorously for months and often become major problems in the landscape. Don’t wait! Now ...