Increasing drought and advancing technology are ‘growing’ its popularity By Jim Walker Severe drought and the accompanying restrictions on outdoor irrigation may have you seriously considering removing your browning lawn.…
By Michele E. Buttelman Is veggie gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley challenging? It can be, but it’s also rewarding. Despite droughts and blazing temperatures successful gardens abound in the…
Many at-home hobbies like baking and sewing started to see a resurgence as the last year’s quarantine got underway, more and more are also getting outside in their homes with…
As the pandemic hit, Santa Clarita Valley residents were left with nothing to do but stay home, so many turned to YouTube to find informational, how-to videos to pass the…
Avid gardeners know that compost can add vital nutrients to soil used in gardens, container plants and lawns. The fact that compost is so versatile and nutrient-dense may not even…
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or looking for an upgrade, deciding what lawn mower to purchase deserves careful consideration. Similar to day-to-day life, new technology over the last five years,…
Spring has sprung, and with the danger of frost long past it is time to get your summer veggies into the ground. Gardens, of all kinds, can be challenging in…
Between spring cleaning and spending additional time outdoors (or both), the spring season can bring a lot of changes to your home. From insect prevention to rethinking home organization and…
By Heather Levin, Signal Contributing Writer I love gardening. Every spring I start dreaming of all the veggies I’m going to plant, and I love going to my local farmers’…
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, including trowels,…
A trip to the produce aisle at a local grocery store can unveil a host of healthy additions to anyone’s diet. Such a jaunt also can raise eyebrows, as produce,…
The benefits of mulch are widely known among lawn and garden enthusiasts. By insulating soil from extreme temperatures, helping soil to retain moisture and preventing weed growth, mulch can help…
Gardening is beneficial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and immune…
Landscaping has sometimes been seen as a garnish to cover space around the house. But now that we find ourselves grated down with severely contagious viral attacks, our frazzled lives…
It’s time to plant your spring garden. In these uncertain times, gardening is not only one way to be productive with your free time, but it’s a great family activity…
We like to believe that the garden experts (yeah, like me) who write the books we buy, direct us with what we should do on television or on the internet,…
For home gardeners, the new decade brings a quickly emerging new garden trend — adding native plants into traditional gardens or transitioning gardens into a landscape of native plants. Why…
Late winter can offer up some of the nicest conditions for working in the garden. Temperatures can be mild and soil can be softened by winter rain.
By Jane Gates, Signal Staff Writer Although we are prone to occasional frosty nights in the winter months, this time of the year can offer some of the most productive…
In Southern California, bareroot planting season is upon us. For gardeners, it is the best time of year to plant a variety of fruit trees, roses and selected other plants.…
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