Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

Most gardeners seem to have a moderate obsession with peonies - and who can blame them? With large flowers and elegant foliage, these plants are crowd-pleasers. Lesser known, however, is the tree ...

A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow a lemon tree in a pot, including getting the plant to produce fruit. Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, ...

Water a young plum tree abundantly when the topsoil gets dry—this will help it develop a strong root system. “Manual watering ...

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 ...

Don’t let limited space cramp your nut harvest dreams! With the right variety, container, and care, you can cultivate a mini-orchard on a patio or balcony. Nut trees in pots offer flavorful yields, ...

Instant gratification is a feeling we all enjoy and have, frankly, become accustomed to. We seek it in many areas of our lives, but one thing we should all consider taking our time with is planting a ...