By the time late summer rolls around, most people assume the busy hum of bees and butterflies has come to a graceful end. The ...

Beloved for its graceful beauty and delicate flowers, Russian sage ( Salvia yangii) makes a stunning addition to any garden.

Key Points In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches.Wait until leaves drop to better spot ...

For beginner gardeners, or those not familiar with the needs of a basil plant, we asked an expert on which herbs to avoid ...

One lesson we have learned is that many species that are adapted to high heat and low water behave differently in our Central Valley than “they were supposed to.”  The best-known example of this is ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Zucchini is a favorite for gardeners because it's easy to grow and doesn't need to be pruned - or does it? Learn the when and ...

After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown ...

October can be a great time to do some maintenance in your garden—but there are some perennials you should definitely avoid ...

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the buds that have set for next spring's show of pink, fuchsia, or white flowers.

Gardeners cut back perennials in the fall to tidy up their yards, prevent problems with overwintering diseases and pests, and make it easy for new growth to emerge in the spring. But some plants ...