A bare‑root tree is sold without soil around its roots. It’s dormant, lightweight and easier to handle, which helps roots ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...

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

After the holidays, one question looms for many households: what to do with the Christmas tree? Dragging it to the curb or ...

Lots of reasons spur the planting of new trees, including shade, beauty, bird and pollinator benefits, and trees’ ability to produce oxygen while storing carbon to counteract harmful climate change.

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

It can be hard to resist on a sunny spring day, but don’t start digging in the garden too soon. “You can prevent a lot of problems from compacted soil if you wait a while,” said Spencer Campbell, ...

Lawn bordered by small trees, shrubs, and rocks - Liunian/Getty Images Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have ...