It's February, and you may be itching to get out in the garden. But you know it's too soon to plant a lot of the things you're thinking of. What to do? Spend some time getting ready for spring by ...

1. I was sent photos by Charlyn Moltane from Fountain Valley that showed large brown spots on the leaves of a Bacon avocado tree. Initially, I thought the problem was sunburn since avocado leaves are ...

Ask any athlete or recreational skier about the importance of getting into physical shape prior to the season, and they’ll tell you how important it is. Well, we’re close to the outdoor garden season, ...

PERU — If your shovel or hoe won't do what you want it to do, instead of going out and buying a replacement, maybe it needs sharpening. If you don't know how, there is a how-to workshop. The Clinton ...

Sharpening tools is an important gardening task that can be completed indoors. If your tools are sharp, your plants will benefit, said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in ...