Timing is everything when pruning. Trim these key plants now to boost growth, prevent disease, and keep your garden thriving ...

Perennials are plants that return year after year in the garden. Here are eleven perennials that have a long-blooming period.

In early spring, when many overwintering insects begin to emerge, they need a readily available source of nourishment to ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

Here’s what to prune in your garden this spring, including perennials and shrubs. Learn simple tips to refresh your garden ...

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

While leaf litter, spent stalks and seedheads look like a mess to an eye used to manicured perfection, they provide critical ...

Nature’s first blush has passed. Daffodils and forsythia have receded, and catkins have dropped off trees, making way for ...

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Yellow-blooming plants bring a bright, cheerful energy to my garden. There’s something ...

Kanmara is a Hydrangea macrophylla (big leaf hydrangea). It produces large mophead blooms in pink or white. It is not hardy ...