Proper fertilization is key to keeping African violets healthy and blooming. Use a balanced fertilizer formulated for ...

African violets are some of the most rewarding houseplants you can grow, blooming year-round, even in the depths of winter. But if you're not getting many flowers from your plant, you likely need to ...

Special guest Robin Adair from Arbour Crest Tree Services has some tips on tree preservation, dealing with pests, watering ...

Repotting African violets can help them grow and bloom better.

Dear Master Gardener: My wife and I would like to plant a big shade tree in our front yard with beautiful fall color. We are thinking of planting a red maple. Is that a good choice? Answer: Red maple ...

Ralstonia bacteria cause rapid wilting and death in plants. The bacteria also make an unusually fluid "goopy" secretion. A collaboration between UC Davis plant scientists and engineers shows that this ...

Some plants will repel pests from your garden naturally, like basil (Ocimum basilicum), making it a fabulous choice for your vegetable garden, patio containers, or kitchen window pots. When your basil ...

Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. The attack is the latest in a ...

Saturday’s attack occurred in Cape Town’s Cape Flats area, which has a reputation for gang violence. (EPA Images pic) Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape ...

Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato and a wide range of other crops, according to new research. The work, published in ...