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

Treat any you find while you still have the plants outdoors in the shade. You can probably use the same insecticide you used ...

A potted Christmas tree should only spend two to three weeks inside and must be gently acclimated to indoor temperatures.

Majesty palms are tropical plants that grow slowly and symmetrically. Over time, they can reach heights of up to 10 feet when ...

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The rising use of nitrogen-based fertilisers is driving up global emissions of nitrous oxide, a lesser-known greenhouse gas, complicating efforts to limit climate change, scientists reported in a ...

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, ...

For a lazy gardener natives are a godsend, requiring less fertilizing, less water and less attention in general.

Since the 1980s, scientists have known fine roots (< 2 mm) are critical to ecosystem carbon cycling, with research long ...

Discover expert tips on bringing plants indoors before cold weather strikes. Learn inspection steps, acclimation tricks, and winter care to save your geraniums and tropicals this season.