Fall is here and the month of October will bring cooler and dryer weather to our gardens. Well, dryer except if tropical storms or hurricanes appear. The month begins with high temperatures in the 90s ...

Fall is the season most of us associate with winding down and settling in as the air turns crisp and the days become shorter. However, this season can also be one of the most transformative, ...

Garden spiders are beneficial insects that feed on common garden pests like aphids and mosquitoes. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara ...

Take time to enjoy the fall colors in the landscape. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. Spring bulbs can be planted among groundcovers and perennials. As these plants grow in the spring, ...

Gardeners can manage fall clean-up by treating it like a project with phases and priorities. High-impact tasks like removing diseased plants, weeding, and enriching soil should be prioritized.

As the seasons change and you lament your wilting summer garden, you can take solace in the many fast-growing flowers you can still plant in October. Use this time to plant these cool season-loving ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Don't put down those garden gloves for the year just yet! Believe it or not, October happens to be one of ...

There are many kinds of flowers still producing vibrant color in the garden even though it’s late October. One of these is the obedient plant, sometimes called false dragonhead, Physostigia viginiana, ...

Whether you’re looking to tour historic landmarks, learn some gardening skills or explore the local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our October home & ...