Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced ...

Most gardeners seem to have a moderate obsession with peonies - and who can blame them? With large flowers and elegant foliage, these plants are crowd-pleasers. Lesser known, however, is the tree ...

A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit. Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, ...

If you want to grow a cherry tree, simply hang onto that pit and get ready to wait months for it to sprout and years for it to produce fruit.

For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

Instant gratification is a feeling we all enjoy and have, frankly, become accustomed to. We seek it in many areas of our lives, but one thing we should all consider taking our time with is planting a ...