Eastern white pines are struggling and dying from a combination of problems that range from environmental to bugs to disease.

Finding evergreen trees that won't outgrow a small yard, or need a ton of shaping is a challenge. But this ancient, ...

These easy Christmas crafts for kids will keep them busy until Santa comes! And when they get tired of crafting, we've got ...

Composting leaves is good for your plants and reduces yard waste. Making natural wreaths is a creative way to brighten your ...

Pollinators from birds and butterflies to bees all need a place to stay over winter. You can make your very own pollinator ...

Over the past year, the Student Government Association has worked to make changes to the campus community garden. Last year, ...

The City of Merced 2025-26 leaf pickup program runs from Nov. 12 to Jan. 17. The leaves are piling up in Merced and the rain expected this week could make things even worse. It’s a good thing Merced’s ...

The program operates within Merced city limits six days a week through Jan. 17, 2026, with breaks on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. To prepare for pick-up, residents should pile leaves ...