Grafting fruit trees - combining two or more different trees into one - is a fun undertaking for gardeners. Here's everything ...

Wait to prune spring-flowering shrubs until after they bloom. Planting annuals and perennials for spring bloom starts next ...

AS a gardener, you wouldn’t plant a rhododendron in chalky soil. And when it comes to clematis – it ‘roots in the shade – scrambles up to the sun’ – while roses do well in ...

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

You can prune your Christmas cactus plants anytime from the time they finish blooming up until about May. Prune the plants as much as you need to in order to keep them the size you prefer.

SPRAY: When the weather turns mild and dry get out and dormant spray roses and fruit trees. Neem oil is good for overwintering insects and mites. Liquid copper sprays are good for disease prevention.

Also going on at the local library branch on Santa Fe Street, all ages can sign up for and participate in the Winter Reading Challenge, which runs through Feb. 14. Get more information or sign up at ...

You don’t need to live in a sub-tropical area to grow your own fruit-bearing citrus tree. Enjoy the refreshing flavor of ...

Tribune Happy New Year! My New Year’s wish is for nice, slow, soaking rainfalls to help our new plants establish and our established plants thrive. What’s your garden ...

Market dips are usually buying opportunities for investors, but they can also be a great time to purge underperforming stocks. Sea Limited might be a great stock to buy right now, whereas ...

Beautiful foliage, fragrant flowers, and delicious, healthy fruit make citrus a popular tree for the home garden. Learn about the varieties of citrus trees for backyard gardening, how to plant and ...

When considering how to prune a lemon tree, keep in mind that: “Pruning is generally not required to keep citrus productive ... Since lemon trees can bloom and bear on and off throughout the ...