Fruit trees can always benefit from extra help. Many require consistent moisture and need lots of bees around to produce a ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

There’s something timeless about an old oak tree. Maybe it’s the swing that hangs from one of its branches, the cool shade it casts on summer afternoons, or the way it’s quietly witnessed years of ...

A lot of fruit comes from areas with warmer climates and longer growing seasons, but there are ways to grow fruit -- and some ...

Avocados are a versatile fruit that has lots of uses in the kitchen beyond topping a piece of toast. There are lots of ways to enjoy this healthy, nutrient-packed favorite. But did you know that the ...

Most plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and ...