Repotting African violets can help them grow and bloom better.

There has been a growing interest in trying to combine the cold hardiness and disease resistance of the American species with the better qualities of the European species.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...