Q: I recently read that all organic landscape mulch is combustible and shouldn’t be used on landscape due to the fire risk. However, for years I’ve been told that using mulch is a good practice ...

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Conventional lawns are the norm, even in areas that aren’t particularly suited for them — like here in Southern California. They’re expensive, high-maintenance and not the most environmentally ...

A couple of years ago, a few of my kids spent a summer’s week in a church basement doing crafts. They made decorative stepping stones for the garden – pavers that were flecked with all manner of ...

You can have fresh mulch, a nice mower pattern, and pretty planters—and still have a yard that reads “mid-project.” The tell ...