Discover which annuals, perennials, vegetables, trees, and shrubs to plant in winter. Learn how to establish seeds, bare root ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

I find flowering plants and cut flowers inside the home to be uplifting. Among the many options available, potted flowering ...

Mahonias are stately shrubs beloved for their easy care and adaptability. They provide striking architecture in the landscape and gorgeous color throughout the year, from yellow winter blooms to ...

The winter season means spending much more time indoors, which reduces the feel-good effects of being around Mother Nature.

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

Camellias sometimes experience infestations of an insect called tea scale; several products are available to treat this ...

The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

Pruning is an important job throughout the year, but there are certain plants which should not be pruned in January.

While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...

On a mild winter day, get out your loppers, saws, hand pruners, and gardening gloves! Late winter is the best time to prune ...