Many of us got our first taste of wintry subfreezing temperatures this week. Given it was in the 70s recently, this illustrates our typical cool-season roller coaster — stretches of relatively mild ...

Key Points Tropicals and annual plants need to be winterized before frosts hit.Many perennials, trees, and shrubs can be ...

Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown ...

Trees need sunlight for the same reason you need food. The energy from the Sun’s rays is a crucial ingredient in how plants make their own food that helps them power all their cells. Since trees don’t ...

With their towering heights and lush green canopies, palm trees are a beloved part of Southern California’s skyline. But if they are covered with dead material that gets ignited, sometimes they light ...

Move cold-sensitive potted plants indoors before winter hits. Learn which ones work with your decor and how to transition them safely from outdoors.