Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Every year when autumn arrives I find myself completely captivated by the incredible energy created by color in the fall time ...

If you want to grow a pear tree that produces fruit indoors, then it’s best to choose dwarf varieties. “Avoid cultivars that ...

Some winter flowers bloom without drawing attention to themselves. They do not need to if they rely on wind for their ...

FIRST, HAPPY NEW Year to each and everyone of you! May all of your fingers be green and the weeds disappear from your gardens.

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tea plants, annuals like coleus, ligustrum, figs, broccoli, palms and weed control ...

I just read your column about a white-flowering bush. It reminded me of my question about white-flowering trees in the early ...

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.