Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...

Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is ...

Uneven, bumpy ground: Your mower dips and bounces instead of gliding smoothly — a sure sign the soil beneath has been ...

With the goal of reducing erosion and enhancing habitat for local wildlife along area creeks and the South Fork of the New ...

Owls are nocturnal creatures that we rarely get to see up close, but there is one really good reason to attract them. This is how to attract owls to your yard.

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...

Got young trees growing in your garden and live in a cold climate? Protecting your saplings from winter sunscald is essential ...

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

Keen gardeners are encouraged to prepare for the seasons ahead by setting up their 2026 calendar. This essential ...

Along with all the seeds you can sow in January, there are lots of jobs to do in your garden during the winter months. With a ...

I know for certain that at some point in my past, my ancestors revered holly. Ilex aquafolium, known variously as Common Holly or English Holly, is a plant of significance wherever it grows. Holly ...