Plants And Trees

Fruit trees require a good deal of work to maintain, which is why it can be so frustrating when bugs settle in and feed on your tree’s leaves. Even when …

More and more people are growing avocados from discarded pits. However, in most parts of the United States, growing an avocado tree isn’t as easy as these social media claims …

‘Evergreen’ is a broad term that doesn’t settle on a scientific definition.  While the word usually brings Christmas trees to mind, it simply refers to plants that stay green and …

Roses are grown for their colorful blooms, so one of the questions we get most is whether or not they will bloom the first year after they are planted. Newly …

Is a cherry tree able to grow back from a stump? Yes. Like most deciduous trees, cherry trees can sometimes grow back from a stump. However, a tree that grows …

Beginner gardeners have a wide array of choices for houseplants, flowers, and even fruits and vegetables. It’s always a good idea to assess your site before making any choices–is it …

Bradford pears mature in a way that’s structurally unstable. Their branches grow too close to each other at the trunk which causes the tree to split as the limbs increase …

Bradford pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) are popular throughout the United States because they bloom white flowers in early spring, grow quickly, and display an aesthetic rounded crown. Bradford pear trees …

When your pepper plant crops have been especially successful, it can be tempting to try and save them from dying in the winter. It’s particularly tempting if you live in …

Fig trees are popular choices for home orchards because they put very few demands on their growers. They are often marketed as one of the easiest fruit trees to grow …