Silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is popular and dependably yellow each fall. If you love all the colors, let Mother Nature ...

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It’s not easy to add green space where it’s most needed. The small city of South Gate is a success story — and a model for ...

Use pruners to cut the fruit off the tree to avoid damaging the tree and the fruit.

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

The South African citrus performance represents a 19 percent increase from the initial estimate released back in April, and a ...

Tired of buying flavorless fruit from the store? This process will have you enjoying a lifetime of oranges, so long as you ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

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A plant known as a "tree of heaven" has been multiplying rapidly across empty lots in the Altadena burn scar area, and residents are calling it the "tree of hell." Fire survivors who cleared their ...

Choosing the right fruit tree matters because some varieties damage your garden, create a mess, and harm the ecosystem. Bradford pear trees look pretty but smell bad, spread invasively, and have weak ...