Ojai resident and consulting arborist Jan Scow has been working with plants for 58 years and caring for the trees that live ...

FIRST, HAPPY NEW Year to each and everyone of you! May all of your fingers be green and the weeds disappear from your gardens.

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows ...

The poinsettia is not a xeriscape plant, so the first key to its long-term survival is to keep it well watered. The modern versions of the poinsettia are less sensitive to drying than the past ...

In most cases, Christmas decorations, including artificial trees, ornaments and string lights, can be recycled.

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

Q: Every winter, I end up losing some of my indoor plants. They will look fine all summer, but once winter comes, they ...

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need ...

Fruit trees are more than just a monetary investment. They are an investment in your property. Owing to the fact that it takes between 2 to 10 years for most fruit trees to reach maturity, you want to ...

When was the last time that you got really excited about a plant in the gardening world? I can tell you when it was for me.

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

As the kids say, it will be lit Wednesday night in Manhattan and Flanders. The annual lightings of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and the Big Duck in Flanders are both scheduled for ...