Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...

If you are in a frost-prone area, take steps to protect your trees when nighttime temperatures are predicted to fall below 35F.

Did you know that January is known as National Hobby Month? Who better to help you find a new hobby — or extend your knowledge of your favorite hobby — ...

Planting location: Choose a spot that gets at least five to six hours of sun each day. Do not plant roses under or too close ...

I have some shrubs that are too crowded. I read that February and March are the best months to plant or move trees and shrubs. Is that really true given our rainy weather?

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Waterlilies, or Nymphaea, are the quintessential pond plant. Not only do they produce attractive round leaves that rest on ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need some ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” ...

Raised garden beds at the Douglas Discovery Garden in Danville are maintained by the Vermilion County Master Gardeners and ...

Plant cells exhibit totipotency, or the ability to regrow a whole new plant from a single cell. While our cells differentiate ...

After January's freezes, frosts and even snow, here's what you should do in your garden, including what to plant.

Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and ...