A guide to when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees for healthy trees and bumper crops, including tips for training trees and pruning established trees.

Growing fruit trees in pots is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce, even if you have limited space. Container gardening ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

Nine fruits, from strawberries to apples, add soluble fiber, bright color, and steady harvests at home, season by season. For jam.

It’s always useful to keep in mind that when we buy a certain variety of fruit tree we are the beneficiaries of clonal ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

Winter is beautiful in its own pale ways, but when lush, leafy trees suddenly stand bare and stark against gray skies, an ...

February prep sets spring in motion: clean trays, start slow seeds, warm beds, and plant by region before the rush hits each ...

February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better flowering in spring.

The first time I saw an espaliered peach tree spread-eagled against a brick wall, I was shocked. The branches had been pinioned in place and forced to adhere to an arbitrary growth habit that seemed ...

Q: If one wants both drought-tolerant (water-efficient) and California native wildflowers, what are the options?

North Carolina is blessed with a Goldilocks climate, where we can grow a lot of different plants and crops with just a little bit of effort.