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 ...

Hard pruning is best done keeping the natural growth cycle of azaleas in mind. The main growing season for azaleas is spring through early summer, March/April through May. Pruning hard just before or ...

The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount of fruit you can expect to enjoy.

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Yes, you can grow fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes even if you don't have a yard - and the best part is you can ...

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

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Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...

Fiddle-leaf figs are notoriously finicky houseplants and need a consistent environment to thrive. Keep them in a humid space ...