My lilies tilted over, and when I was pulling off dead leaves, I pulled out one by mistake. What’s wrong with the roots? I fertilize and use gravel mulch. Your lilies have root rot. Gravel mulch could ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

Over-mulching: Applying too much fresh mulch can smother plants, cause excess moisture retention, and lead to root rot. Stick to 2-3 inches to avoid issues. Existing mulch: If there’s already a thick ...

Mulching is one of those annual tasks gardeners perform to get their plants ready for winter. A good blanket of mulch can protect perennials, trees, and shrubs, retaining valuable warmth and moisture ...

Rain is a welcome treat for many plants; however, too much rain during the summer months can cause plenty of problems in the garden. Plant diseases like bacteria and fungi flourish from prolonged leaf ...

A crew at my office this spring threw 1 to more than 2 inches of mulch over the crowns of most of the plants. The evergreens mostly shrugged it off, but the spireas and azaleas both are now dying at ...

Every winter, gardeners are eager to protect their plants from the cold. Mulch is a go-to for many, promising warmth and moisture retention. But there’s a common mulching mistake that can actually do ...

"I can tell you put in a lot of hard and calculated work." Landscaper shares before-and-after photos after fixing harmful ...

Root rot is fatal to many plants including citrus trees. (Bloomberg News photo by Ty Wright ) QUESTION: Your recent column about saturated soil was very informative. I have an orange tree that is ...

While it’s tempting to put off yard work as the weather cools down, this season is actually a great time to focus on mulching. Despite the springtime push from stores that encourage homeowners ...