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Articles with keywords: mulch

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

FIMBY: What to do with all those fallen leaves?

Turn those piles into mulch or compost; soil compaction a concern after storm

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

Open Garden days all around this weekend

Much to see and learn in Loomis, Placerville and South Natomas

Fri, Aug 29, 2025

Time to take care of your (valuable) shade trees

How to help trees thrive for decades to come

Fri, Aug 08, 2025

Prepare your garden for 100-plus degrees

Water deeply, mulch and keep an eye out for sunburn

Fri, Aug 01, 2025

Learn about growing avocados and other fruit at Harvest Day

Demonstration orchard, subtropical fruit presentation among highlights at huge garden event

Sat, Jul 19, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 20

Mild temperatures make for ideal summer gardening weather

Sat, Jul 05, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 6

Make most of cooler temperatures; heat is coming soon

Sat, Jun 28, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 29

June ends on warm note, but July Fourth won’t be sizzling

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

FIMBY: Weird stuff that's perfectly normal

Don't panic when these things show up in the garden

Wed, May 28, 2025

How to prepare your garden for 100 degrees

Tips to help your plants cope with summer heat

Fri, May 23, 2025

Hay vs. straw mulch? It depends on the source

Alfalfa or clover hay can be a superior mulch, says longtime farmer and organic gardener

Tue, May 20, 2025

FIMBY: How to help tomatoes thrive on hot days

Favorite Sacramento crop loves heat but not triple digits

Sat, May 17, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of May 18

Gusty winds signal fire weather; more heat on the way

Fri, May 16, 2025

Get free organic mulch at 'Mulch Mayhem'

Water providers in Sacramento and Placer counties offer customers a chance to load up

Sat, May 10, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of May 11

After early heat, some relief as weather cools

Tue, May 06, 2025

FIMBY: Maintain moisture for garden success

Mulch works magic – and get free mulch at upcoming event

Tue, Apr 29, 2025

FIMBY: What's (already) wrong with my tomato plants?

Problems this early usually can be fixed -- or there's time to start over

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of April 27

April showers bring May flowers – and fungal disease

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

FIMBY: Should you stock up on fertilizer? (Yes!)

How tariffs are expected to affect cost-conscious gardeners

Sat, Mar 08, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 9

Spring forward – and get ready for rain