Birds are a joy to have in any garden. From their cheerful songs to their role in promoting pollination and reducing harmful ...

While many fruit trees can be grown indoors —including kiwis, avocados and limes —not every variety will thrive. Whether it’s a lack of sunlight, chill hours, or access to pollinators, there are a ...

Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

The early photos show a large, forested lot, plus a wide area of low-growing ground cover and leaf litter. Many of the ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

This bucket-list region is becoming ever more popular, but visiting out of season offers the chance to indulge in its ...

Blueberries are shrubs, not trees, but they belong in any easy care fruit plan because their main requirement is clear and manageable: acidic soil. University of Minnesota guidance places ideal pH ...

Gardeners across the state are ready to get outside and garden, and late February is an ideal time to do that. From pruning ...

Those in attendance may get a head start on their trees this year as fruit tree pruning is best done during the dormant seasons ...

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

The beginning of February means it is time to consider the big hack job or to simply get snippy with some of your trees, shrubs and perennials. To prune or not to prune, that is the question. The ...