Invasive plants can be difficult to identify unless you know what you're looking for. Be sure to check for these eight traits ...

Treat any you find while you still have the plants outdoors in the shade. You can probably use the same insecticide you used ...

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

Plant identifier apps are plentiful on iPhone and Android. Here are seven of the best for your mobile device.

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect ...

A lot of the issue comes in with folks viewing anything they don’t plant as a weed,” said Amelia Blake, owner of Lily of the ...

"Curbside recycling is one positive step in resource conservation and managing our waste, but are you certain the materials ...

Japanese knotweed is an invasive weed that can cause damage to gardens and properties. Here's how to spot it in autumn, as ...

"Not a fan." Homeowner warned after sharing photo of mystery growth in yard: 'The bane of my existence' first appeared on The ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow trowel (take care to avoid cutting drip lines). Very young weeds can be ...

By Tery Susman, UC Master Gardener of Mariposa County – Are you interested in gardening and want to learn more? Are you ...

Discover the best time to seed your lawn and learn about the factors to consider for successful lawn seeding. This ...