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 ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

Question: I want to plant fruit trees but I have a very small yard. Would you recommend an espalier? If so, which trees work the best and how do I start? Answer: An espalier (pronounced ess-pah-lee-AY ...

You don’t need a sprawling orchard or years of gardening experience to grow certain types of fruit trees. Many of the most ...

Careful garden planning can maximize the benefit for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, even in a small space. This ...

So, you picked out the perfect place to add a tree this fall. Since most nurseries and garden centers have trees and shrubs on sale that they don’t want to overwinter, this is a good time to pick out ...

A: Unfortunately, some trees produce more surface roots than others, and some produce the roots because they are growing in ...