Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.

Taxus, commonly known as yew, stands as perhaps the most versatile evergreen for formal garden structures. Its dense, dark ...

Don't let old growth see another spring.

Once New Year's Day has passed, gardeners start to get excited about new plants and ideas for the landscape and garden. One plant that The Garden Guy wants to put in your mind is Proven Winners' ...

Bring your love of nature into the next generation.

January is often a slow time for gardening, but if you have this evergreen shrub growing in your yard, its dormant season is ...

Fraternal twins Jason and Adam Gurrola have spent 11 years each in Marin scouting programs, but they did not want their tenures to be carbon copies. After completing Cub Scouts together, they joined ...

With backcountry camping, river swims and endless solitude, the multi-day Escalante hiking route offers deep insight into the Grand Canyon.

They may shock you.

As Italy grapples with overtourism, a series of ancient trails resurrected by nuns winds through the forgotten landscapes where Benedictine monasticism shaped medieval Europe.

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Speaking of birds, Halibut Point is a birdwatcher’s paradise that even non-birders can appreciate. The park’s location on the Atlantic Flyway makes it a crucial stopover for migratory species. In ...