Having an indoor fruit tree may sound appealing, but not all fruit trees are suited for growing inside. Here are the ones to ...

There are thousands of pear varieties globally, however, a much smaller selection of European and Asian pears are commonly ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

Here in the UK, ancient oaks and other trees are an enduring symbol of the British landscape, offering shelter and support to ...

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

The best way to avoid sprouts when taking out a Bradford pear tree is to have an arborist grind the stump out.

So, in January, you should avoid pruning spring-flowering shrubs such as forsythia, lilacs, and flowering currants. For ...

A relaxed approach to gardening can be as good for your back yard as it is for your own back – for instance, experts advise ...

What is the best way to feed and prune a number of Nellie R. Stevens hollies we planted five years ago in order to encourage ...

Pruning is an important job throughout the year, but there are certain plants which should not be pruned in January.

Gardeners who have apple or pear trees are being urged to inspect them this January for a potentially lethal disease. Alan Buckingham, author of Allotment Month By Month, suggests in his book's ...

Vertical growth is best encouraged early, as a Nellie R. Stevens naturally reaches 20 feet tall and 12 to14 feet wide.