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

Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is ...

Staking prevents the root ball from shifting and incurring damage while the tree acclimates to its surroundings. To reap the ...

Q: Recently our neighbors converted their front lawn to artificial turf. The trees were getting some good moisture from their grass, and now they won’t. The other two sides of the trees are on the ...

Like many plants, there's no exact timeline for watering your Meyer lemon tree. "A good rule is to water deeply, and then wait until the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry before watering again," says ...

I have received a number of questions about how to fertilize trees and how to properly care for them after the damages done by Hurricane Rita. The damage to the above ground parts of trees is largely, ...

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

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 ...

Chances are you have a tree in your yard. If not, you are likely planning to plant one. The benefits of trees, particularly in our climate, are numerous. One of the most important benefits is shade, ...