Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to ...

When I got the idea for this article, I thought that pruning trees would be an easy subject to write about. Turns out, tree pruning is complex and like many gardening subjects, once again, I realized ...

Every young tree in our communities needs guidance to grow up healthy and resilient. Right now, while the tree is still dormant during the winter, is the time to provide that guiding hand by pruning. ...

Being able to harvest fruit and vegetables right from your own backyard is a reward many gardeners look forward to. With so ...

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and cars. Is it OK to prune some branches ...

Pruning a tree may not be the most glamorous DIY project, but doing it properly is critical to the health of the trees in your yard. Protect your trees by properly pruning them. Photo by ruralgold.