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These fruit trees are simple to grow on a deck, patio, balcony, or in a sunny spot in a greenhouse, conservatory, or porch ...

Armed with hand shovels, buckets, and patience, a dozen dedicated volunteers gathered beneath the Garry oak canopy at Cattle ...

A citrus tree expert reveals how to grow ... It flowers and fruits on new wood, so you want to prune before it starts to put on new growth. He recommends removing any dead or crossing branches, any ...

"You don't want anything that grows really fast next to one that is slow growing," says Bundi ... Give them space so if you notice thrip damage on one of the flowers, it may not affect the other. Hop ...

For those who add plants and trees to their garden with the purpose of attracting hummingbirds, there are some you'll want to ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...

It’s a bit late in the year to be planting trees, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging homeowners and city ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.