I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

Dear Neil: I have these small masses of what looks like dug-up soil. I’ve seen them before, but never in this quantity. What are they, and do I need to do anything about them? A: I don’t see any holes ...

Citrus trees, such as satsumas, lemons, oranges and grapefruit, are among the most popular fruit trees for home production -- and for good reason. They tend to be relatively easy to care for and ...

ENCINITAS — Three Torrey pines at the Cardiff-by-the-SeaLibrary were dying and within days of being removed, but a Cardiffman says he has revived them by enriching the soil with compost anda brew of ...