My mom suggested that maybe you could help me with a tree in my frontyard. It's a dappled willow and we adore it because it's beautiful, but it does seem to be getting out of hand. My husband and I ...

Visions of new begonias danced in the heads of begonia fanciers Diane Parr and Shirley Rapp, recently, as they pruned Parr’s 100-plus collection in Rancho Palos Verdes. Cuttings from the pruned pieces ...

Question: During the recent cold our cane begonias, pentas, coleus and similar perennials suffered damage but appear to be alive. If we prune them now will they grow to form new plants? Answer: Most ...

Q. I purchased some unusual varieties of tuberous begonias from a catalog. The loose tubers arrived without growing instructions. Can you help? –Elaine Johnston, Oak Park A. Begonia tubers can be ...

After a mild winter, spring is almost here, and much of the landscape is starting to break out into new green growth and blooms. The weather also means more opportunities to get out and enjoy your ...