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The official start to summer is on the near horizon, but the thermometer’s increasing readings indicate the growing season is already here. During these days of social distancing, the necessary yard ...

Last year, my rose beds were filled with a weed that is already coming back, and it’s not even summer yet. In fact, I wonder if they were ever gone. They have long narrow leaves like skinny grass ...

My garden, as well as many of my neighbors’, is overrun by nutgrass. I have tried the product recommended by a local garden store, with not good results. It is expensive, and I tried it two times, but ...

COURTESY PHOTO This photograph taken by a reader shows an invasive weed called purple nutsedge, which has been seen “all around in Ocean Pointe lawns.” However, it’s not inexpensive and is not readily ...

This is the third story in an occasional series about how the Fullerton Arboretum, Cal State Fullerton’s U-ACRE program and Monkey Business Cafe in Fullerton are partnering to provide farm-to-table ...

My garden, as well as many of my neighbors’, is overrun by nutgrass. I have tried the product recommended by a local garden store, with not good results. It is expensive, and I tried it two times, but ...