Evergreens are the foundation of any well-designed garden, providing structure, texture and interest at all times of year.

Ensure a thriving indoor olive tree by avoiding common mistakes. Learn essential tips, including proper lighting and watering to keep your olive tree healthy ...

Promoting mutually beneficial relationships between plants and soil microbes that enhance nutrient acquisition by plants could improve crop production without increasing inorganic-fertilizer use.

California’s eco-bureaucrats halted a wildfire prevention project near the Pacific Palisades to protect an endangered shrub. It’s just the latest clash between fire safety and conservation in ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Privet leaves have been identified as a new source of the anti-inflammatory compounds oleocanthal and oleacein, which are also found in extra virgin olive oil ...

Inspired by the popular Seattle Reads, a “one book, one city” program offered through the public library, The Seattle Times’ Grow asks: If everyone in our region could grow the same plant ...

Bare-root fruit trees are generally cheaper to buy than potted trees, and the time to buy and plant them is from November to March. When planting them, good soil preparation is vital, especially if ...