Sow petunia seeds indoors towards the end of February. These plants bloom from late spring to summer, with vibrant colours ...

You can’t beat bulbs for maximum charm and minimum effort, and there are some floral superstars that are virtually non-fail ...

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

The 10-time Chelsea Flower Show designer shares her secrets for rural and urban spaces that transport: from pergolas ...

"The current period of dormancy provides gardeners with time planning for the future. In a recent column, we emphasized sequential planning, with the long-term goal of developing a landscape with a ...

Garden beds, borders, containers, and sunny areas where tall plants are desired Hardiness Zones: 6-10 3. Caladium (Caladium x ...

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

Winter bed thinning is effective because it’s easier to be ruthless about clearing away elderly plants when they aren’t ...

Winter seems to be dragging on. And the treasures in those abundant mail order gardening catalogs and email ads grow more tempting daily.

I love flowers and chocolate, too! Why choose between two favorites when you can add chocolate to the garden? OK, it’s not ...

As winter's chill lingers gardens can start to look a little dreary. But two types of plants can defy the cold to deliver a ...