As Mediterranean plants, olive trees like hot, dry summers once established, and they enjoy cool but not severe winters. They ...

Water a young plum tree abundantly when the topsoil gets dry—this will help it develop a strong root system. “Manual watering ...

Planting trees and shrubs in the fall gives them all autumn, winter and spring to establish a good root system that will ...

Don’t let limited space cramp your nut harvest dreams! With the right variety, container, and care, you can cultivate a mini-orchard on a patio or balcony. Nut trees in pots offer flavorful yields, ...

With a crabapple, you get spring blossoms in colors from white to red, ornamental shapes and shade to relax in during summer, and then small fruits in the fall that reach the size of a golf ball and ...

Get your fall vegetable garden on track with planting times, spacing, seed-soaking tips, and Bt controls for cabbage loopers ...

The olive (Olea europaea) is a small tree native to the coastal Mediterranean region, where it has been grown for at least 5500 years. Trees can be extraordinarily ancient - some have been ...

Many herbs can be grown through the summer, so for everyone who likes to eat, why not grow a culinary herb in your garden or patio? Many herbs are well adapted to container gardening. The containers ...