Though some states have banned the planting of callery pear, commonly known as the Bradford pear, Oklahoma has yet to join ...

These pests often enter the state by hitchhiking in fruits or vegetables brought back illegally by travelers from infested areas The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a new ...

From super sweet varieties to those with amazingly beautiful blooms, these dwarf plum trees show you can grow a fruitful harvest right in a pot.

Summer is a great time to prune your stone-fruit trees – after you’ve harvested your fruit. Summer pruning helps keep trees compact, making them easier to net, harvest, and manage. Warm, dry weather ...

If you live in a small house or apartment with a tiny patio, choosing a tree can feel like a gamble. You want shade, flowers, maybe even fruit, but you do not want roots lifting the floor or cracking ...

The fascinating journey of a plum seed to a young tree is documented in this time-lapse video, showcasing the intricate process of germination from the moment the seed is planted until the first ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

A new threat is putting pressure on the Texas citrus industry, which is already struggling with water scarcity, citrus greening disease, and the long-term effects of 2021’s Winter Storm Uri and other ...

When planting a fruit tree, most gardeners think of purchasing an Anna apple, August Pride peach, Mission fig or Santa Rosa plum. An overlooked fruit tree is the Fuyu persimmon. Its orange fruit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The quandong’s fruit appear intensely blue, but without ...

Hello, laidback gardeners, now is a great time to plant trees. Planting in fall and early winter is when our nat ive trees are dormant. This season helps to set them up for success when spring arrives ...