Smaller potted lemon trees generally require little to no pruning. Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots ...

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit.

The best color is on new growth — branches that are just a year or two old. Older branches will turn grayish or brown. “To ...

The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...

December brings an ideal moment to care for a popular ornamental tree, giving gardeners a chance to support strong growth and ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

Have you tried prunes for constipation relief? These dried plums can improve your gut health and make bowel movements smoother, says a diet expert. If you find it hard to poop every morning or if you ...

Fruit tree pruning: Fred Frey and Kamala Dionne from Vintage tree care will lead a hands-on fruit tree pruning class from 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Harmony Farm Supply, 3244 ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

Focus on removing branches that are dead, weak, rubbing against others, or growing in the wrong direction to improve plant health. Deciduous trees like Japanese maples can be thinned out to showcase ...

A BBC1 Garden Rescue presenter has offered advice for UK households regarding their gardens this winter. Renowned garden designer Lee Burkhill, based in Liverpool, has revealed his top gardening trend ...

If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first step is ensuring you have healthy trees. Set your apple trees up for a ...