You’d be surprised how long some trees last…if properly maintained…and how soon the trees will start to produce.

There’s something magical about autumn. The air gets crisp, leaves turn into fiery mosaics, and your yard suddenly looks like ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The common fig (Ficus carica) is a small tree native to southwest Asia but ...

Whilst certain Japanese maple cultivars provide year-round appeal through their graceful forms and diverse leaf tones during spring and summer months, it's during autumn that their foliage genuinely ...

“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

04:00, Sun, Sep 28, 2025 Updated: 10:25, Sun, Sep 28, 2025 Pruning is the primary care task necessary for Japanese maples to help them thrive for as long as possible. No matter the variety of Japanese ...

Overhanging branches from a neighbour's tree can be a constant nuisance, creeping over fences, blocking out the sun and shedding leaves all over your lawn or patio. The frustration is clear, but the ...

Pruning doesn't have to feel overwhelming. A simple three-step rule can help you cut with confidence and keep your plants thriving through every season.

A lawyer has explained your rights when cutting back the roots or branches of a neighbour's tree that encroaches on your garden. They creep over fences, block out the sun and shed leaves all over your ...

Ever wondered when not to prune trees? You should! After all, pruning might be one of our favourite garden jobs (anything that feels productive, eh?), but you can do a lot more harm than good if you ...

Because I live in California and because we live in a post-pandemic world, I often work at home, outside in our backyard. It’s a small, modest space — just room for a table and an umbrella pretty much ...