As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden.

It can be tough to find a fruiting tree that is frost tolerant. The good news is that one does exist. It grows quickly and it ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Fruit trees can yield abundance for your home, if propagated correctly. Instead of using seeds, consider these four methods ...

After a cozy night by the fireplace, most people scoop out the ash and toss it without a second thought. But did you know ...

Planting a flower garden already takes a certain degree of knowledge and tact. However, it becomes a lot more complicated when fruit trees are involved. Fruit trees take strategy to grow, needing ...

While trees are dormant during winter, they can still dehydrate from harsh weather. Learn how winter watering can help your tree survive summer heat.

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit.

University of Tübingen-led international research team discovers how a bacterium obtains additional nutrients for reproduction at the expense of the ...

The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe started in England in the 19th century. According to mistletoe etiquette, a man should remove a berry each time he kisses a woman. And when the last ...

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Waxed amaryllis bulbs are amazing in their ability to grow a flower stalk and bloom just sitting on a table with no soil or ...