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

Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...

Tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is often noticed only after it has begun to dominate a space. In domestic settings, it ...

Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...

These were Eastern hemlock trees that had died and lost their bark but remained standing, providing a terrific habitat for a ...

With holiday guests arriving at many of our homes in the coming days, you might be wondering how to deter them from parking ...

After trees fell across San Diego County during a holiday storm, experts say residents can protect themselves by learning to ...

How can we protect our plants from budding out too early, when the temperature could drop to a hard freeze? And how are ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

New species of the plants are still being discovered, and their parasitic biology is being probed for potential cancer ...

In the damp understory of forests in Taiwan, mainland Japan, and Okinawa, a plant called Balanophora can fool you at first ...

If you want to grow a pomegranate tree from the comfort of your home, you absolutely can. However, there is a small catch you ...