Left to break down completely, they become leaf mold — a dark, crumbly material that acts like compost and boosts soil health, writes this Cowlitz County Master Gardener.

To eliminate slime mold, wash it off with a strong stream of water or brush it off with a broom. It will probably come back next year, however.

Lou Lesesne has spent years cultivating a naturalistic garden in his front yard. He uses only native species of plants and allows them to grow tall, flower and seed without regular mowing. It’s an ...

From droughts to disease, coffee and chocolate are under threat, but scientists and farmers are working together to keep these daily treats on the table.

Coleus thrives from spring to fall and may even persist into winter. The plant is somewhat tricky to grow since it burns in too much sun and flounders in too much shade, so filtered sun is best. Since ...

There's a lot to consider when deciding to rake your leaves or mulch them in the fall. We can help you make that call.

Warm breezes carry the scent of salt across shaded porches, while sunlight filters through broad, glossy leaves that sway gently in the air. Rooms feel more alive when bold greenery climbs toward the ...

Driftwood (like this from Amazon) or cork work well for mounted bromeliads and can enhance the look of the display. You can then use moss or coco coir (from Amazon) to wrap the roots and attach them ...

In a new study, scientists have shown that chemical receptors that plants use to recognize nitrogen-fixing bacteria have developed the same function independently on at least three separate occasions ...

California needs to burn vegetation both for wildfire mitigation and to generate power. So why do biomass energy projects keep leaving the state?

Low nitrogen availability is the number one limitation to plant growth in most ecosystems. Farmers compensate by adding nitrogen-rich fertilizers to their crops, which is expensive and harmful to the ...