Spring is the perfect time for planting fruit trees.

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

This is the perfect time of year to plant fruit trees. They're a great plant to have if you have the space for them. Here's a ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Tree seedlings sit ready for sale at a nursery. Photo courtesy Getty Images. With longer days, warmer weather and wildflowers coming into bloom, spring is typically the time of year when people start ...

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago. It sounds like you have not ...

Soon, a three-year, $113 million project will launch with the mission to restore the sinking sea walls along the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River through West Potomac Park. Part of this project will ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few things rival the delightful experience of biting into sweet peaches plucked off your backyard tree. Unfortunately, they aren't the easiest ...

BOISE, Idaho — Fall is a great time to plant a new tree. It can get established without the intense summer heat, and before the ground freezes. On this edition of 'You Can Grow It,' KTVB Garden Master ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Hass avocado trees provide the nice benefit of producing fruit—and can even do so indoors! They can reach up to 12 feet tall ...

If you’ve been thinking about adding trees to your landscape, or want to make sure you’re planting the right tree in the ...