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

Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...

Tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is often noticed only after it has begun to dominate a space. In domestic settings, it ...

Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...

The genetics behind spiral growth patterns is an area of active study, with recent research uncovering differences in the ...

After trees fell across San Diego County during a holiday storm, experts say residents can protect themselves by learning to ...

How can we protect our plants from budding out too early, when the temperature could drop to a hard freeze? And how are ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

The possibility of replanting a Christmas tree hinges on a single detail: Was the tree cut, or does it have an intact root ball? "Once a real tree is harvested and cut as a Christmas tree, it no ...

In the damp understory of forests in Taiwan, mainland Japan, and Okinawa, a plant called Balanophora can fool you at first ...

You know that moment when it absolutely pours and you’re standing at the window watching your bank slowly… slide? You go out ...

Q: We excavated a trench for drainage near an oak tree. At the closest point, we are maybe 12 feet from the trunk of the tree. We did not break any roots larger than about 3/4 inch. Will the tree live ...