When early gardeners first brought tree of heaven to the United States, the country itself was less than a decade old. In the ...

If you have a small yard or even just a patio space, you may be surprised to learn there are a number of fruit-bearing trees ...

Looking for fast-growing trees that can tolerate shady conditions? Consider these species that thrive in partial or even full ...

Fruit. Growing a papaya tree is a simple matter. If you plant papaya seeds now from store-bought fruit, you will probably see ...

Cindy Funes, garden educator and owner of Garden Revelry, a container gardening company The best time to plant a Meyer lemon ...

I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...

Obviously, the best answer to vines growing into trees is to prevent them from growing up there in the first place. Scout trees periodically to remove any climbers from around the base of trees or ...

Ideally, select a pot that is about 6-8 inches wider — as some varieties can grow up to 30 feet tall. However, there are many dwarf fig trees that are more suitable for growing in containers.

My lemon tree stays warm inside all winter under a grow light and some natural sunlight ... You can also mound up compost or wood chips around the pot itself; this will recreate the insulation ...

As children grow, so does their wonder about the ... See if you can spot buds on tree branches or plants pushing up through the ground. Ask open-ended questions about what your child observes ...