Why do plants flower when they do? It’s all about sex and survival of their offspring. Some may need a certain little short-lived bee for pollination or maybe pollination from a bat that only flies at ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide their fruit, and pests invade your garden. Many of ...

We’ll soon be busy pruning, planting and weeding, with less time to think and plan. Because none of us are ever really “done” landscaping, March is a great month to plan where to add landscape shrubs ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

There are so many benefits to gardening, including it being a relaxing and rewarding hobby, no matter what you choose to grow or where you’re growing it. But it takes some planning—and a lot of ...

Q: After this brutal summer heat, we plan to redo our home landscaping. Could you recommend some replacements for damaged or destroyed landscape plants that are more heat tolerant? A: Anywhere from 60 ...

I was challenged recently as I read a City of Davis newsletter highlighting river-friendly landscaping pointers. I have studied the 7 principles many times, but I had never thought of the principles ...

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