Figs (Ficus carica) can also be easily propagated indoors using stem cuttings, and this makes it a very good choice for home ...

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Just before Christmas, a good local grower reintroduced ardisias, sometimes called the “Christmas Berry” plant, back into our tropical market. It’s a green plant, much like a coffee plant, but with ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

Some plants, like avocado trees, grow stronger and more cold hardy as they mature. They also become more difficult to cover.

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

Outdoor gardening slows down in January, but if you have these indoor plants, you can get to work cleaning them up during the chilly season.

That same misunderstanding also explains why bonsai are often seen as overpriced. When you assume you’re buying a decorative plant, the cost feels excessive. But once you understand what goes into ...

Lemons as a houseplant?! Harvesting your own citrus (lemons, Meyer lemons, limes, dwarf oranges) inside the home is one of the coolest things you can do. It is so fun to watch the fruit mature and ...

The second week of January means your Christmas tree is packed away, the lights are stored and the mantel cleared. Time to clean the air by adding a few indoor plants to get you through the last of ...