Before actually planting, select a sunny location and an appropriate tree for the local climate and for the specific site. With respect to soil characteristics, drainage is essential, writes columnist ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

WELL, HERE WE go — now that the severe cold weather set in and then, just like that, it’s gone, means you need to prune, baby, prune!

“The olive tree is an elegant, evergreen tree, perfect for giving your garden that Mediterranean feel ,” explains Nigel ...

It’s still winter in Bakersfield, but with the spectacular weather on Friday, no one would blame you for thinking of April ...

Fruit trees have gotten established in their current homes and uprooting them after two years would be a big setback.

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

Here's what to consider if you're thinking about uprooting plants from their current home to move them across town.

There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree you’re trimming.

Late fall and winter are the best times for planting trees. This allows the tree’s roots to grow and the tree to begin ...

If you want to help your fruit trees thrive, consider this companion plant that is easy to grow and delivers numerous ...

Few plants can thrive in the cold embrace of clay soil, but the eight trees and bushes in our lineup persevere and even ...