The fragrant fruit and flowers are what make lime trees so popular. With fruits perfect for juicing, adding to drinks, or using in desserts, they make fantastic fruit trees for warmer climates.

If you enjoy decadent foliage, delicate flowers, and a bountiful harvest, then a key lime tree is a great choice. These plants will thrive outdoors in a consistently warm environment, but they can ...

Gardeners in warmer areas are beginning to plant gardens now that the weather is warming up and there is less chance of frost or freezes. This is because early spring has come. If ...

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: ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Double-check: Make sure the root flare is at or just slightly above the level of the surrounding soil. If necessary, tuck a ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...