Autumn is the perfect time to plant young fruit trees. Fruit trees reach a state of dormancy at the end of the growing season ...

but they will take longer to become established blooming plants. Bloom time for peonies varies from late spring to late summer, depending on the variety, but all types are best planted in the fall ...

For the best winter success, mulch the base of the plant to retain heat and moisture and fertilize in spring and fall. Roses may be even more prevalent in our gardens than peonies; luckily, they make ...

Tulips reach their largest size when planted in full sun, but they also grow well in partial sun. In many areas, they are ...

Remove in early spring. 12. The planting site should be in full sun in average soil. Give them at least a 3-foot by 3-foot area in which to grow. Peonies are often susceptible to mildew issues ...

While they can be more costly, certain plants could save gardeners a lot of time in the long-run with an expert hailing two ...

especially if they're being planted in spring or summer. After the first year, established plants shouldn't need routine watering. Many peonies have very large flower heads so it’s useful to ...

Renée C. Byer rbyer@sacbee.com This is a great week to buy and plant daffodil and other spring flowering bulbs. And it is not too late to add new trees, shrubs and perennials to your garden.

Peonies are long-lived perennials that provide a blast of spring colors for many, many years. Peonies bring to mind grandma’s ...

Prune hybrid tea (large-flowered) roses and floribunda, but don’t hard-prune, just cut back selectively to protect the plant ...

now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs. With a little planning, you can have colorful bulbs in the garden from late March through midsummer. The earliest to bloom will come up in late ...

Longer term, If you have plants, vulnerable trees or gorgeous blooms that you want to last through the winter, here are some ...