JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. >> One day after the government shutdown ended, a ranger ambled down a trail in Joshua Tree ...

Pusley grows well in dry soil and this month has seen statewide rain deficits that rank several areas as having the driest November on record.

After a plant has bloomed and when the flowers begin to fade, it's time for the next phase of the plant's lifecycle—producing seeds. This is often referred to as a plant "going to seed," ensuring its ...

A firefighter with the National Park Service says a fire wiped out more than a thousand Joshua trees amid the government ...

Cool Central and South Texas weather brings harvests by Thanksgiving; plant spinach and onions and protect citrus and tender ...

It’s important to water your lawn throughout the year to promote healthy roots and support new growth. Spring watering is essential as grass emerges from dormancy after the winter. Summer can be hard ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses but conditions are less favorable. The cutoff for planting cool-season ...

Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil temperatures stay near 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear debris and use high-quality, ...

As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from your lawn just yet. Whether you’re overseeding your lawn, filling in bare ...

Fall is an ideal time to gather and store seeds for next year’s garden. Here are some tips on what to do. Choose your healthiest plants: Save seeds from strong, disease-free specimens to preserve ...

Those who tried to patch dead spots in the lawn or seed a new lawn at the traditional prime time just after Labor Day had little success this year. Grass seed needs consistently damp soil to sprout, ...