Keep your trees healthy: Learn correct pruning
Here’s an example of how not to prune a tree: The street side of this fruitless mulberry has been hacked but the residence side still has all its canopy. This was done in July,...
Tagged: winter gardening
International rose expert returns to Sacramento
Stephen Scanniello explains pruning techniques while entertaining rose fans at the Historic City Cemetery in 2019. He’ll be back in the area starting Thursday. Scanniello leads two pruning workshops Saturday, presents preservation talk Thursday...
Learn Baldo’s rose secrets at workshop
Master rosarian Baldo Villegas shows off one of his winning roses, Candy Land. He’ll offer his tips on quick pruning and rose care during the Sierra Foothills Rose Society winter workshop. (Photo courtesy Baldo...
‘Walk with Warren’ a fun way to start year
Warren Roberts leads his first walking tour of 2020 at noon Wednesday at the UC Davis Arboretum. (Photo courtesy UC Davis Arboretum) Tour UC Davis Arboretum in search of winter blooms Start off the...
Learn about fruit tree care in Woodland
If you want to grow perfect apples, or any other tree fruit, winter care is a key to keeping the tree healthy. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Winter is best time to help your backyard orchard...
Learn about herbs, grapes, berries and more
African blue basil is among the many unusual herbs at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Bees love it, too. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Master gardeners host Open Garden, filled with useful demonstrations Start your gardening...
McKinley Park hosts annual prune-athon
Volunteers again will gather to prune McKinley Park’s hundreds of roses; this photo is from the 2014 prune-athon. The Saturday event is open to all, but be sure to bring pruning shears and work...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 27
A gentle squeeze will let you know if an orange is ready to pick — it will give just a little. But be sure to taste it before picking more. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Warm...
Does winter solstice affect plants?
All these trees — crape myrtle, ornamental cherry and valley oak — will grow leaves again this spring, determining the sunlight and shade that any plants underneath receive. Observation is key when planting in...
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...