Dreaming of fresh peaches? Ohio gardeners can successfully grow peaches and nectarines in their own backyards with the right approach to planting, pruning and pest control.

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Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

A new study of bald cypress trees reveals how ancient climate shifts, starting around 500 A.D., drastically shortened tree ...

I’ve got an old math problem for you. If you hang a horseshoe on a tree branch that’s 5 feet above ground, and the tree grows 1 foot per year, how high will the horseshoe be in 10 years? If you ...

While many fruit trees can be grown indoors —including kiwis, avocados and limes —not every variety will thrive. Whether it’s a lack of sunlight, chill hours, or access to pollinators, there are a ...

To protect the southwest’s iconic Joshua trees, scientists are tinkering with their genetics and searching for climate havens ...

The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems produced from the root system or base of the main stem (trunk). Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the ...