Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself ...

If you're hoping to invite birds to your yard, these pink blooming trees may be the answer. Encourage avian visitors with ...

Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera), for instance, is beloved for its ...

While creeping thyme makes an attractive ground cover plant, it is not the right plant for covering the soil beneath a shade ...

Now that the weather is cooling, you might notice that some of the plants we encounter look nothing like their mid-summer ...

As the growing season ends, you may think your window to plant bushes and trees has closed. Fret not. Here are some options ...

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

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a cousin of the magnolia, is absolutely stunning in spring when it’s fragrant, ...

Twice a year, I hike a favorite trail in Oregon’s Cascade Range. I have done this for over 20 years, timing my hikes for ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Tips on how to care for a Christmas cactus and keep it alive, including how often to water, whether it likes sun or shade and how long it lives.