Dear Master Gardener: I would like to purchase purple shamrock plants to have as a table decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. How do I care for them? Can I plant them outside next summer? Answer: In ...

This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC Davis Arboretum’s “40 Plants You (Probably) Have Never Heard of – But Will Love,” 40 can’t-fail, easy-care, low-water plants well adapted to our ...

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...