Whether you have cultivated a pomegranate plant from seed or purchased a potted sapling tree, you are probably hoping to eventually plant it in your yard. But when that time comes, how do you ...

A person prepares to transplant a tree in their garden. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Welcome to our tree column, “Ask your local arborist.” Each month, arborists from the Davey Tree Expert Company in ...

One of the things I have learned over years of hiking countless mountain miles is the ‘trail principle’. When hoping to get ...

People do many things to newly planted trees, such as improper pruning and fertilization, that interfere with tree growth and defenses. Trees strive to maintain a balance between the above-ground ...

We just bought our first home and my bride wants this year's Christmas tree to be one we can plant in the yard, to be a ...

Growing your own avocado tree gives you constant access to a prized fruit, but here's what you should know before trying to ...

One of the things I have learned over years of hiking countless mountain miles is the ‘trail principle’. When hoping to get from point A to point B, I’ve tried (and failed) applying the mathematical ...

Growing a peach tree indoors is possible if you mimic warm, sunny outdoor conditions and meet the tree’s chill-hour needs. Choosing a dwarf, self-pollinating variety and planting it in a well-draining ...

Plus, a California native that can make do with little, if any, summer water and tolerate light shade and imperfect soil ...

"Olive trees are like antiques. There is a story tied to each one, in this case stories that cover kingdoms rising and falling." These words of a European landscaper applies to the value of old olive ...

Q: I heard that you shouldn’t use wound sealer when pruning your trees — that it does more harm than good. Is this true? A: Yes, it’s true. When pruning your trees, you should not use any sealer on ...