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 ...

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.

“Protecting your home from flames and embers is key to it not burning down,” said Teryl Ciarlo, founder of Teryl Designs Landscaping in Pacific Palisades, where one of the most damaging fires hit and ...

I have been shocked, while driving around the Island recently, to see scarred landscapes, large parcels that have been totally cleared of trees for one purpose or another. Reading that clear-cutting ...

With snow on the ground, you may not be thinking about your lawn or garden. But late February and early March is the time to ...

Good choices for ornamental types of bonsai trees that, like an indoor environment, are ficus and jade. If you plan on ...

Learn how to grow and care for DownHome Harvest® 'Little Miss Figgy' Dwarf Fig, a compact variety perfect for gardens or ...

When selecting a tree, consider both your climate and experience level. Chinese elm, jade, Japanese maple and juniper are popular beginner trees; pines and maples are cold-hardy and best suited to ...

Ting Shen for The New York Times The White House is following through on its plan to cut back on news subscriptions inside government agencies. A spokeswoman for the Agriculture Department ...

The Best Low-Light Plants for Office Cubicles, According to ExpertsWe spoke with horticulturalists and plant experts to find six low-light plants that can survive in the extreme environment of ...

Just some occasional watering is enough to keep this plant happy. As a fig tree variety, the Rubber Plant has become a popular choice for both homes and offices due to its beautiful appearance yet ...