Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

Growing garlic indoors creates an endless supply of garlic greens to cook with, and it gives gardeners perfect growing ...

Timing is important when it comes to digging tender bulbs. If they are dug too early, it reduces the amount of energy the plants can produce and store for next year. Wait too long and there is a risk ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Most bulbs look best planted "bouquet style," with five or six in a hole. For the larger bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and ...

The spectacular autumn colours can turn your garden into a display of red and orange - but there are a few things you need to ...

There are a number of jobs to do in the garden this autumn to create a beautiful seasonal display, as well as to prepare for ...

Gardeners can divide and install a wide range of plants during the fall months, taking advantage of seasonal rains to support ...

Garlic prefers loose, well-draining soil – a loam or sandy loam soil works best. Good soil structure and drainage are key to ...

Fertilize tulips when planting in the fall by adding a handful of compost and about a tablespoon of bonemeal to the hole.

October is an important gardening month here in northwest Ohio. Summer vegetables and flowers may have come to an end, but there are still many activities requiring your attention. You can expect a ...