Salvia, such as the popular “Hot Lips” variety, is a good choice for firescaping as well as for drought resistance. Learn about firescaping during a free class Saturday. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) When it comes...
To get beautiful iris blooms like this, plant rhizomes in midsummer. Find a huge selection of rhizomes at the Sacramento Iris Society sale this weekend. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Bearded irises rank among the best drought-tolerant...
Acacias produce masses of bright yellow blooms in late winter. See the collection at UC Davis on Saturday. (Photo: Courtesy UC Davis Arboretum) UC Davis Arboretum tour showcases unusual trees, shrubs In late February,...
This grevillea is among the many unusual plants in the UC Davis Arboretum’s Australia collection. (Photo courtesy UC Davis Arboretum) Arboretum tour highlights ‘Delights from Down Under’ Where will the next wave of water-wise...
Plants priced to move will be available at the UC Davis Arboretum Nursery’s sale Saturday. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Fall clearance sale Saturday at UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery Start November with amazing bargains on...
Daylilies are beautiful and easy-care plants, but they do requires dividing every three to five years. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Create new plants and more impact with this cheap trick For some plants, division adds...
Check out the Water-Efficient Landscape at the Horticulture Center. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Master Gardeners offer expert advice during Open Garden at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center This has been a puzzling and perplexing summer...
This unusual bronze bearded iris grew from a rhizome purchased at an earlier Iris Society sale. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Find hundreds of varieties at annual sale this weekend Got iris? This popular flower may...
The Arboretum Teaching Nursery hosts its first spring plant sale March 9. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Find water-saving plants to create a ‘DIY Pollinator Paradise’ It’s spring sale season at the UC Davis Arboretum. Saturday, March...
Crape myrtle trees add color and dappled shade to so many Sacramento-area yards in summer. (Photos, except where noted: Kathy Morrison) Crape myrtle and others are colorful delights Raspberry and purple crape myrtles brighten this...