According to Marco, trees also play a vital part in a home's value. When a property appraisal is done, the number of trees is ...

Lisa Taylor Saskatchewan I remember the first time I tried a fresh fig from the grocery store. I was intrigued by its unique ...

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be pruned soon after flowering is over. These trees set flower buds in the ...

As your summer garden starts to fade, it’s a good time to start planning for next year’s harvest, so why not try something new? Imagine the kinds of fruit you ...

Dreaming of stepping into your backyard to pick fresh, juicy fruit straight from the tree? It might seem like a project ...

We are fortunate to live in a place where we can grow so many delicacies, Cindy Watter, a UC Master Gardener of Napa County, ...

Q: Could you give me some tips on how my mini tree could be pruned so it grows more upward instead of outward? And should I do it this fall or next spring? — Carrie M. A: Your photo shows a beautiful ...

Figs have always been one of my favorite fruit trees, and I find there’s something special about having one in the home landscape. These fruit trees provide beauty, shade and a steady supply of ...

Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...

Anthracnose, a fungal disease affecting maple trees, is prevalent in Greater Columbus due to the cool, wet spring. The disease causes brown leaf spots, curling leaves and premature leaf drop, but ...

In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs (Ficus carica) are unique because they do not require pollinators for fruit development. It has become my ...