A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is ...

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Azaleas are popular shrubs for filling flower beds or containers with a bounty of color in spring. They are best planted in ...

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

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Banyans usually grow on hardwood hammocks. They are considered a keystone species, essential to the hardwood tropical ...