Great Petaluma Desert

3 Tips for Taking Photos of Flowers

Flowers are everywhere, and sometimes just the thought of going out to take pictures of their pretty petals can seem downright cliché, because so many people do it. However, one reason flower photography is so popular is because these kinds of pictures can capture incredible beauty, without a great deal of effort. It’s fun to go outside …

Fantastic Fall Container Garden Ideas

Add beauty to your fall garden or landscape with these gorgeous container gardening ideas.

How to Make a Stunning Bouquet with Supermarket Flowers

How to Prepare Your Garden for the First Frost

When it comes to protecting your plants, timing is everything.

Watering New Grass Seed and Seedlings

Learn how to care for your newly seeded lawn. Free advice from Allentuck Landscaping Co. Over 26 years of landscape excellence. 301-515-1900

Petaluma scientist uncovers hidden creatures, aims to protect waterways

People may think of marine biologists donning scuba gear and going to faraway places to study dolphins or whales, but a lot of important work also happens along our home shores.

This Is What You Can Do If You Live In a Food Desert

Millions of Americans have low access to fresh, healthful foods. This is what you can do if you live in a food desert, and how you can help those in need.

Evergreen Trees for Screens, Buffers and Hedges

This article provides helpful tips for selecting and planting trees for a screen, buffer or hedge planting

Choosing the right shrubs

Few gardeners are lucky enough to have perfect growing conditions: deep, well-drained, fertile soil that never dries out, a sheltered, sunny situation, and a mild climate with plenty of regular rai…

Become an EMTree: Observe your plants to prevent problems

Insects and diseases can wreak havoc on your landscape plants, and in your woodlands. The damage can be unsightly and can become costly if not properly addressed. To help property owners identify and manage these issues, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Woodbury, Dubuque, Polk, and Mahaska Counties and the ISU Extension and Outreach Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic are hosting three virtual statewide…

Plant a Bee Garden for Honeybees

Plant a bee friendly garden. Plants and flowers used to attract honeybees and other pollinators. Planting native wildflowers, herbs or vegetable garden.

Relearn the Lessons of Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The strategic lessons of the Persian Gulf campaigns can inform potential future great power conflicts.

Tips for planting trees during the fall

If you put away your tree planting gloves for the year, you might want to pull them back out.

Selecting, Planting & Caring for Your Trees

Selecting Your Tree You’ve heard it said before, planting a tree is a simple yet powerful act. While that’s true, your commitment should make the biggest impact possible. So, before you plant, take a look at these important resources. Tree ID: Urban Tree Key – This is a resource to help you identify tree species by asking you a few observational question about the tree. In addition Dr. Matt Ritter published a book, “A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us.” This book…

What is a Worker Desert?

A booming economy and low unemployment have created a problem for companies - worker deserts. Here are some ways businesses are dealing with them.

Grow it Green: Perennials

Get some tips on selecting the best perennials for your garden.

Solving cold cases in the desert

Volunteer search and rescue teams across the West often step in to save lives, solve long-standing missing person cases and provide families with answers when their loved ones disappear