Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native spring ep ...

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A UC Davis professor's pleasure hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree, the ...

After a long day of photographing wildlife, columnist Bill Danielson spots a porcupine munching on flower buds high in a backyard maple tree.

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Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

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Can you guess what is pictured in the photo below? The answer to last week's mystery is red maple flowers, Acer rubrum, ...

I have noticed an explosion of flowers this spring like nothing I have seen in many years, and I believe that one of the greatest botanical mysteries can explain the current abundance of blooms. This ...

Add purple plants to your yard and enjoy the bold, colorful blooms all season long. We found purple flowering plants for ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. From trimming your trees to feeding birds, you may not realise it, but there are many ways you can be fined from the comfort of your own garden.