Fertilizing fruit trees can improve the amount of fruit it produces, the quality of the fruit, and keep your tree healthy for longer. Wait until about a week before the last frost date in your area to ...

Growing a peach tree from a pit lets you enjoy the fun of raising a tree, even though it won’t match the parent fruit. Starting with a clean, dried pit and giving the seed a cold rest helps it sprout ...

Growing cherries inside isn't magic — it takes a smart setup and some pampering. This guide explains how to help your indoor ...

From your donor tree, take a stem cutting—also called a scion. This is the portion that will grow into the main tree, with the desirable DNA traits you're looking to reproduce (as opposed to the ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently ...

The winter month of December can bring colder temperatures. We are more likely to have a frost or even the occasional freeze.

December rains haven’t hit the area yet, but Palo Alto already saw a coastal flood advisory during the king tides at the ...

By the time December rolls around, most gardens look sleepy and done. But under all that quiet, you’ve still got a lot of ...

The small bulbs will eventually bloom with good care, but it may take a few years or more.

No, you should not add chemicals like aspirin, soap or bleach to Christmas tree water. The best way to care for a living ...

As demand for woodland natives rises, new research offers practical fertilizer guidance for forcing these species in ...