The winter month of December can bring colder temperatures. In December, we are more likely to have a frost or even the occasional freeze. Often there can be little rain so using your irrigation ...

Pruning falls into three parts. The first is the goal of pruning, the second is when and the third is how. There is also an ...

Even as the gardening year slowly folds in on itself, there remains a host of routine jobs that I’m hoping – fingers crossed ...

5 plants you shouldn't prune this winter to feed birds Whether you fancy yourself ... The list includes verbena, panicum, red ...

If you have roses growing in your garden and want to keep them healthy and full of wonderful blooms in the springtime, you’ll ...

This allows hot air to escape on cold but sunny days. As temperatures begin hovering around freezing in spring or plants begin growing it is time to remove the covering.' In terms of how to prune ...

It's important to prune your plants at the right time of the year. Many plants will go dormant towards the end of December so ...

There are so many hedging plants to consider, ranging from flowering hedges to wildlife hedges, using plants such as hawthorn ...

While enjoying the first snowfall, I realize it may be too late to salvage some of my annual and tropical plants which cannot survive cold winter temperatures. Ideally, they should ...

Roses are a popular choice for many gardeners, offering a wide range of colours and scents. But to keep them looking their ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

There are a number of jobs to carry out in the garden this month, from refilling bird baths in frosty weather to bringing any ...