Indoor heating lowers humidity levels and causes dry air. In the winter, using a cool-mist humidifier near your citrus tree ...

In the garden this week: Fruit. Cut off all vertical shoots or water sprouts on your citrus and avocado trees. If you see suckers growing from the base of the trunk, remove them as well. You can also ...

While familiarity with the term “grafting” is widespread among gardeners, a true understanding of what grafting is and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural ...

Growing citrus trees in pots is a great way to enjoy the luscious foliage and delicious, fragrant fruits without a ...

I think my tree is stressed. I’ve seen it pacing my backyard recently. Just kidding. Actually, trees have another way of showing stress. They can’t sleep at night. There I go again with the bad jokes.

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. One of the most — if not the most — stunning plants at this time of year has the look of a fiery waterfall and it is worth planting as an accent in a highly ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

In most gardens and landscapes, it is clear which of the plants that were damaged by the February freeze are going to recover and which are not. If there are no shoots emerging from the damaged plant ...