Tagged: foliage
Spring arrives early for roses, pruned or not
Lady Hamilton, a David Austin rose, still had blooms and foliage before pruning Jan. 23. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Maintenance now means healthier plants later Buds are breaking out all over. Due to springlike temperatures...
Sweet persimmon crisp makes most of just-picked Fuyus
December is peak season for this unusual fruit
Try this Thanksgiving teapot bouquet
A teapot makes a fun vase for this Thanksgiving centerpiece. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Easy and quick centerpiece starts with whimsical ‘vase’ This easy Thanksgiving centerpiece will fit your holiday table to a “tea.” Low...
Walk with Warren still set for Wednesday
Warren Roberts is superintendent emeritus of the UC Davis Arboretum. A stroll with him is priceless — and free. (Photo courtesy UC Davis Arboretum) Smoke hasn’t canceled — yet — this popular free event...
Peony power: Divide now for more spring blooms
Peonies are beautiful, self-sufficient flowers. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Keys to success with this favorite flower One flower made me fall in love with gardening in Sacramento: The peony. As a Northern California transplant, I...
Spring-like weather brings out the buds
Some roses refuse to quit. This is Pink Promise on Jan. 31. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Some roses refuse to quit during mild winter; prune any way What do you do when your roses start...
Help your trees cope with wind
The average mature neighborhood has many varieties of trees, of differing ages. (These are along one side of Del Campo Park in Carmichael.) Watch for wind damage among trees this weekend. (Photo: Kathy Morrison)...