Pear trees originated in central Asia. They are relatives of the apple and are propagated and managed in a very similar way. But pears are in some ways easier to grow than apples. Apples can be ...

Regular pruning of plants, by removing dead, diseased and damaged growth, keeps them vigorous and healthy. Thinning the canopy lets light in and improves air circulation, reducing the incidence of ...

July is when inland gardens really heat up, while coastal gardeners wake up to cool, gray mornings until month’s end. After ...

An Oregon gardener's compact food forest is drawing attention online for showing just how much can fit into a relatively ...

Rows of apple trees with ripe fruits growing - Nicholas Klein/Getty Images Some trees, like the Japanese umbrella pine — an evergreen ideal for small back yards — can take decades to fully mature, ...

Lemon trees don't do well in heavy or clay-rich soil. Instead, use a loose, well-draining potting mix made with garden soil, well-rotted compost, sand and cocopeat.

The keys to success, from planting to pruning.

Fig trees have a certain elegance about them, which leads many gardeners to mistakenly believe they’re far too complicated to maintain. The opposite is true, though. Growing a fig tree in your ...

Whether you have a sunny balcony, terrace or patio, these fruit plants are well suited to container gardening and can reward you with fresh harvests at home ...