Planting a fruit tree in your yard can mean a bounty of fresh apples, boxes of peaches, or baskets of fresh figs as they’re ...

The process can be complex, but the results are incredibly satisfying—and delicious. Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care ...

These dwarf evergreen trees bring year-round appeal to small spaces.

Evergreen trees create a beautiful natural border in yards and gardens that can be used in lieu of a traditional fence. The only downside to these plants is that they sometimes take years and years to ...

Tall trees can offer shade, privacy, and a wildlife habitat in your yard. Try planting these large trees to create the ideal ...

Growing a peach tree inside comes with a special list of duties and tasks, an unexpected one being it should get a certain ...

Multiple methods for propagating fruit trees? Why not just plant seeds? The reason is that the seeds of any fruit will produce fruiting trees, but the fruit is unlikely to be true-to-type to the ...

Orange trees grow well in containers. If you live in a cold climate, bring them indoors for winter or enjoy their beauty—and ...

Get started growing evergreens from seed! Conifers don’t grow easily, but with a little patience you can learn how to grow evergreen trees from seeds in your own backyard. We’ve all heard the old ...

This week, I decided to try air layering a very old apple tree. I’m not sure what variety it is, but the fruit is delicious. Air layering is an age-old process of propagating plants that involves ...

The American elm can shoot up 6 feet each year. It will also provide abundant shade, as seen with this tree at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Dallas Arboretum A lush yard with mature trees ...