Q: Should bird of paradise bushes be trimmed to the ground in the winter? A: Look at the plant. If it suckers from the base (I can’t think of any birds of paradise that don’t), then it will grow again ...

As spring blooms in Sonoma County, gardens burst with vibrant colors and bird songs. Gardeners look forward to this season, but many face a common challenge: when to prune without disturbing the baby ...

Question: I have a front yard without a fence or wall. I’d like to line it with bird of paradise bushes. Can I use a cutting to start them growing or do I have to use seed? And if so, when would be ...