This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions recently ...

Here's where to catch returning salmon in the Lower Mainland. Fall might be the season for pumpkins and Halloween, but it’s ...

If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

Just when yard work is winding down, give your lawn one last feeding. An application of fall fertilizer helps produce healthy ...

Pomegranate trees flourish in well-draining loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral. However, this fruit tree is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, ...

University of Maryland Extension educators trialed potash fertilizer recommendations to see if their current suggestions are ...

Unlike garden beds with spring flowers or vegetable patches, fruit trees should not be given slow-release fertilizers or compost before winter. Unless soil test results suggest otherwise, fertilizing ...

California’s foothills offer a unique environment for home citrus growers. While the region’s elevation, occasional winter ...

Generally, spring is a good time to cut roses back by one-third to one-half. In the case of a hardy rose exposed to the ...

The best way to clean most produce items, including pears, is to rinse them under clean water, Schaffner says. A few seconds ...

Most homeowners think of spring as the best time to plant deciduous container-grown, balled and burlaped (B & B) shrubs and ...

In addition to calcium, wood ash contains 5-7% potassium and 1.5-2% phosphorous, both key nutrients for plants. Although it can be a decent fertilizer, McKinley points out that other fertilizers might ...