Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

Don't want to just chuck your Christmas tree in the trash? It can be used to make mulch or even feeding areas for fish or ...

To do this, find an actively growing but slightly matured shoot on a lemon tree and cut a small section just below the leaf. Add rooting hormone to the cut to encourage growth. Then, place the cutting ...

Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

A better understanding of how these amphibians grow new appendages may lead to better wound healing—or even new limbs—in humans. Axolotls are native to Mexico and critically endangered in their ...

Arborists Tom Otto and Shaun Sears have saved more than 800 cats from trees each year in Western Washington. Here’s how it’s ...

It’s important to ensure that your garden provides seasonal variety for birds. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, ...

Standing at a bus stop on a blazing afternoon, it is easy to blame the heat alone for your discomfort. But a new study from ...

That same misunderstanding also explains why bonsai are often seen as overpriced. When you assume you’re buying a decorative ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.