When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

Modern advancements when it comes to fruit trees now mean they can be enjoyed by gardeners in spaces of any size. Many dwarf types are now available, grafted onto rootstocks that will keep them ...

Question: I want to plant fruit trees but I have a very small yard. Would you recommend an espalier? If so, which trees work the best and how do I start? Answer: An espalier (pronounced ess-pah-lee-AY ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit.

We love a towering oak tree or a stately maple in full glory in the autumn. But unless you have a huge garden with plenty of room for them to stretch out, these trees aren't going to work in a smaller ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Tropical starfruit tree was growing from seed to young plant over 109 days time lapse. Seed was extracted directly from store ...

In Louisiana, January tends to be a cool (this year frigid), wet (including snow last week) month, providing ideal conditions for planting trees. By April, things are already warming up here, and it’s ...