Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

Plants can't retreat to inside, and during times of extreme cold, like this recent cold snap, we may find ourselves wondering ...

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

As a dedicated gardener, one of the greatest joys is watching your plants thrive and multiply effortlessly. Imagine having a ...

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in ...

February is an ideal time to prune because the garden is waking up, and as the new growth comes through, it can be hard to ...

A vining plant with waxy, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 8 feet long. Hang a pot from a hook or place it on an ...

Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

Evergreens are the foundation of any well-designed garden, providing structure, texture and interest at all times of year.

Recent cold temperatures may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly cold ...

Pruning roses ensures that the plants flower well each year and is an especially important task if you have climbing roses. Climbing roses can be pruned between December and February, so if this ...