Maybe you don’t have a pond. I don’t. But pond maintenance can remind non-pond owners and pond owners alike of some valuable ecological lessons. I was recently having a conversation with the retired ...

North Bay communities are surrounded by plentiful, diverse scenes of nature that not only enrich our lives but teach us about designing gardens, too. The types, forms, foliage and growth habits of ...

One recent Reddit post posed the question: "Landscape fabric right up to the trunk, remove or leave?" There are two photos of a tree surrounded by leafy ground cover and, unfortunately, fabric. Based ...

Enhancing your front outdoor space should be just as important as developing your backyard. Whether it adds curb appeal, welcomes guests or provides security, a thoughtfully landscaped front yard is a ...

I recently led a study abroad to Brazil for UD with my colleague, Anna Wik—what an experience! We took 14 students to the Amazon region and stayed in floating lodges to learn about the flooded ...

California has welcomed recent rain showers with open arms and we will continue to hope for a wet season throughout the winter. While we celebrate the much needed precipitation, it’s also the time to ...

The market value of your house is comprised of several factors, including its neighborhood, amenities, square footage and yes, even the landscaping. Over the years researchers have found that a ...

The teens agree — dirty hands are a great way to start the school day. Sixteen students in Yuba City High School's special education program will wrap up their extended school year today by dedicating ...

It seems as if I have always known of the Villa d‘Este, the celebrated Renaissance villa and adjoining gardens northeast of Rome, but until this spring I really didn’t know much about it. I was dimly ...

Unsustainable land-use practices, including expansive agriculture and forest encroachment, pose a significant threat to landscapes, leading to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and habitat destruction ...