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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about hyacinths, plants damaged by recent cold snap, Ti plants, bamboo, ...
One chore that gardeners take on before a new season is pruning, an often perceived nightmare. However, here are a few quick ...
Timing the pruning of your plants right is vital to their health. These are the flowering vines and lush bushes you should be cutting back in February.
Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...
Imagine walking among trees that have stood taller than ten-story buildings for over four centuries, their massive trunks ...
When roots encroach on your side of the property line, it's time to consult a certified arborist.
Thrips are tiny pests that feed on houseplants and can eventually destroy them. Manually removing thrips with one of two main methods is safe and effective.