Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...
The wait — determining which plants will survive and which will die — after our February freeze continues. Dozens of readers are writing in with questions about their ground cover, shrubs, flowers and ...
If you decide to remove snow, don’t shake the plant, which can cause branches to snap in the cold. Instead, use your gloved ...
Question: I‘m thinking about redoing my garden and might have a spot for a tree. Would this be a good choice for my garden? Answer: Trees provide shade, habitat and food sources for a wide variety of ...
The amount of water a tree needs during the summer months depends in large part on the age of the tree. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa ...
Focus on winter plant protection, watch for environmental damage to lawns and landscapes, and match indoor plant care to seasonal conditions. Consider using your holiday tree as habitat for winter ...
No garden? You can still grow your own delicious fruit—just pick cultivars suitable for growing indoors. These are the ones ...
Q. Can you tell me what kind of tree this is? They were planted near our community lake 25 years ago. K.M., Indianapolis A. This is a honey locust tree, known botanically as Gleditsia triacanthos. The ...
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of which fruit ...