Q: I am planning a permaculture garden on my half-acre lot. I know it’s best to plant fruit trees first. Which fruit trees fare best in this region? I would love apple, peach, plum, cherry and ...

The seeds that you remove from your apple slices can actually be planted into the ground and, within about ten years, you'll ...

The backs of these plants peel throughout the seasons, giving the tree a dappled appearance. Crape myrtle roots won’t jeopardize structures or even sidewalks, so you can plant them virtually ...

Many gardeners put off the task of planting fall color because of the dry conditions. If you want late fall through early ...

Q I have waited all season for my hydrangeas to bloom and had nary a one until now. Now, they are covered (see reader's photo ...

While the hardy carob tree can provide some natural shade for your outdoor space, here's what you should be aware of before ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter.

While a California pepper tree is a low-maintenance specimen that grows pretty pink peppercorns, here are the reasons you may want to reconsider planting one.

As for medium trees try trident maple, Chinese pistache, eastern redcedar, dogwood, crape myrtle, and several types of ...

Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been successfully duplicated artificially. • They are easy ...

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more ...