A plant's internal system for prepping for winter is all fine and good. But that system is impacted by external forces.

The garden began preparing on Saturday to get ahead of the sharp temperature drops and strong winds forecast for Sunday. The ...

Fresno County’s 25-year-old Fresno State alumni-owned nursery announced Tuesday that they will be closing their gates for ...

Perennials are an essential part of landscapes, and understanding the life cycle of these plants is key to creating beautiful ...

I have seen poinsettias growing outdoors as far north as Granada Hills but they were always planted against a wall.

Pruning the plants regularly helps in removing the dead branches. It improves the air circulation and encourages healthy ...

I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It's a ...

Don’t get carried away when doing this. About half the height of the plant should have foliage. So, for a 6-foot-tall sweet ...

Invasive plants spread quickly in multiple ways, such as by seeds, creeping stems and roots. Here are some of the most ...

What we experienced this week would not be considered a severe freeze (temperatures in the low 20s or teens), or even a hard ...

Air plants bloom only once, their small pink, coral, purple or white flowers signaling their impending death. But no worries: ...

As I drive to and from winter recreation sites in the Central Gorge and nearby mountains, I can’t help but notice the native ...