Providing structure and a backdrop for other plants, shrubs are important in any garden, but when it comes to an autumn border, they can add even more. From colorful foliage to berries and seed heads, ...

Order spring-flowering bulbs for planting throughout October and into November. Recommended Irish stockists include mrmiddleton.com; quickcrop.ie; fruithillfarm.com and all good garden centres.

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

Question: I want to plant some new bushes in my yard, but shouldn’t I wait until spring?

Ever wondered when not to prune trees? You should! After all, pruning might be one of our favourite garden jobs (anything that feels productive, eh?), but you can do a lot more harm than good if you ...

Even though we call them evergreens, needle conifers such as pines, spruce, and fir do not retain their needles forever. These trees will drop older needles located toward the center ...

Apples and persimmons are two of the most popular fruit trees for personal gardens, but they have quite different needs, ...

These fruit trees benefit from being planted in the fall because it allows them to establish a good root system before ...

Known as seasonal needle drop, this is perfectly normal and not cause for alarm. No disease or insect infestation to worry ...

Spathodea campanulata Considered by many horticulturists to be the most beautiful flowering tree in the world, African Tulip Trees are now putting on their best show of glorious blooms in […] ...

Gardens can create surprises! A recent surprise in my garden was the first appearance of a striking blossom that I had not ...