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

THE weather may still be gloomy but it doesn’t mean your garden can’t look its best. January is the perfect time to invest ...

Helping hydrangeas recover from frost protects future blooms and keeps shrubs healthy, so you don't lose a full growing season. Cold protection depends on hydrangea type, since bigleaf varieties need ...

Every garden has its own rhythm, and figuring out when to cut back your plants can make all the difference. Some plants need ...

Hydrangeas are a low-maintenance plant, however, there are several mistakes that gardeners can make when growing them, which ...

Pruning maple trees, birches, and willows in winter is not recommended because they are prone to excessive sap running from ...

I have a wide variety of roses, including hybrid tea, climber, and different size shrub or landscape roses. Could you give suggestions on pruning different kinds of roses?

If you're looking for an outdoor job to crack on with, there are plenty of plants to prune in January, so it's time to clean ...

Hydrangeas are simple to care for, but there are several common mistakes that gardeners can make that could stop them from blooming ...

Hydrangeas are a popular choice for gardeners thanks to their enormous, colourful blooms, but three common mistakes need to ...

Hydrangeas are celebrated for requiring minimal upkeep, but there are three frequent mistakes that can prevent flowering - ...

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