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

Ahead, find easy landscaping ideas to make your outdoor space the envy of the neighborhood. Less lawn equals less work. That’s the best argument for hardscaping—that’s the use of pavers, brick, or ...

“Gardens are meant to bring joy to both humans and wildlife, so always take time to pause and enjoy the fruits of your labour ...

Plastic will decrease water and air movement to plants root zone. A mulch layer two to three inches deep is also important in a weed-control plan. Mulch will help minimize germination and ...

If your primary goal is to dispose of food waste, and you don’t have plans to use the compost ... and top it with a layer of browns (carbon-rich items such as dead leaves).

“Plant in layers as that not only mimics nature but will give your ... the gardening expert advises planting annuals in any open spaces within your garden’s existing plan. As the perennials mature ...

Over time, rain and foot traffic scatter the crushed rock pieces, thinning them out until the fabric layer is visible underneath ... Natural rocks are non-combustible and don't enflame like grass, ...

Blue elderberry is tolerant of a wide variety of growing conditions in western states. Individual blue elderberry plants can grow to 20-30 ft tall and just as wide in good conditions. A riparian ...

Spreading a layer of mulch on the ... Making leaf mulch is as simple as collecting fallen leaves in the fall and storing them in a plastic bag or compost bin to break down. Chopping the leaves ...