Midwinter is a good time to prune deciduous shrubs because it’s easy to see the structure and judge which branches to remove.

Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few ...

Careful garden planning can maximize the benefit for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, even in a small space. This ...

The city of Poway is taking action to remove potentially dangerous trees, such as eucalyptus and palm trees, along major ...

Trees are part of the landscape that beautify San Diego, but they can cause serious damage — and in some cases could even be ...

Property owners often treat trees as afterthoughts until something goes wrong. A branch hangs too close to the roof. Roots buckle the driveway. A storm leaves debris scattered across the ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

It's one thing to cut down an old tree, and another (challenging) thing entirely to remove the stump that gets left behind.

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...