Prune Now For Roses Later
UNITED STATES—The main problems with roses locally are not related to climate, soil, insects or disease. Warm and semi-arid climates of California happen to...
Bare Root Season Is Now
UNITED STATES—Autumn really is the season for planting. That is the general rule. One generalization about general rules is that they generally do not...
Potted Plants Are Living Things
UNITED STATES—Cut Christmas trees really are the way to go. There is no obligation to take care of them after Christmas. They do not...
Secret Lives Of Christmas Trees
People really stress out over Christmas trees. Some do not want a cut Christmas tree because it involves killing the tree. Some do not...
Berries For Color In Winter
UNITED STATES—In milder climates of California, where many of us expect at least a few flowers to bloom right through winter, autumn foliar color...
Potted Plants Have Their Place
UNITED STATES—Pavement serves a purpose in a landscape. So does decking. They are the flooring of the outdoor spaces that are used for outdoor...
Get Perennials Ready For Winter
UNITED STATES—Dilemmas are common in gardening. Should summer vegetables that are still producing be removed so that winter vegetables can get started on time?...
Arborists Are Very Specialized Horticulturists
UNITED STATES—The first storm of the year has a way of reminding us if our trees need attention. Whether they need to be worked...
Propagation Of Perennials By Division
UNITED STATES—Autumn is for more than planting. It is when most of the aggressive pruning gets stared. It might be the best time to...
Fall Color Is More Foliar
UNITED STATES—As zinnias, petunias, cosmos and other warm season annuals fade in the cooling weather, we might add a few chrysanthemums or marigolds for...