Your dream evergreen tree may be a soaring redwood, but the reality of most suburban homesites is you need a tree that won't ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

I trimmed my boxwood shrubs at home this past weekend and the whir of my hedge trimmer lulled me into thinking about the plethora of questions I routinely receive from gardeners and homeowners about ...

Get started growing evergreens from seed! Conifers don’t grow easily, but with a little patience you can learn how to grow evergreen trees from seeds in your own backyard. We’ve all heard the old ...

For the most part, when Houstonians think about trees, they think about the haven they provide from summer's relentless heat. Others consider the dramatic floral display they offer in spring or their ...

Recently, while looking at readers' questions about fruit trees, I decided to enjoy a juicy homegrown grapefruit. I had several on hand, a gift from Harris County Master Gardener Doug McLeod. After I ...

The world of fruit is far more expansive and exciting — not to mention flavorful — than the dozen or so varieties on offer at your local supermarket would suggest. Ever try a translucent white ...

LET’S FACE IT: Many homes in Western Washington are short on sunlight. I’m not just talking about rain clouds; I’m talking about mature stands of Western red cedar and Douglas fir, towering above ...

Cambria County Conservation District has announced its 54th annual tree and plant sale catalog. This year’s catalog includes ...

When you think of lemons and avocados, you might assume that they can only be grown in warm climates. However, many tropical ...