Diane Lynch

Homeowners praise the tidiness and low maintenance but must weigh environmental concerns, PFAS chemicals, heat retention, and high installation costs.

Hydrangeas thrive in summer — columnist Diane Lynch shares growing tips, drying advice and favorite cultivars for local gardens.

The organization has a plethora of activities and learning experiences in and around the county’s amazing native-plant communities.

No rain means no option except to turn on the spigot, unless you were smart — or hardworking — enough to have set up a system of capturing water from your downspouts.

We’ve recently had some nice soaking rains to moisten the soil, making it a great time to plant some spring bloomers.

Cottage Gardens in Petaluma makes Tuffits, realistic pillows for tip-toeing through your garden. (Diane Lynch / For The Ark) The holidays...

With the arrival of fall, it’s time to think about what to plant to improve the garden or fill in blanks where plants aren’t thriving or...

We are very fortunate to have a lot of birds in Marin. Many are seasonal and migrate through, sometimes stopping to rest, eat and breed....

Some years my little Blenheim apricot tree produces more than 100 apricots, so I’ve made jam from most of them. It turns out that...

Usually, Marin is finished with the chilly weather by the end of January, but it was 50 degrees out a few times in February and recently...