Apples, figs, persimmons, and pears all benefit from pruning in early spring to keep the tree healthy and producing fruit.

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History have used data from a 120-year-old ...

These fast-growing hedge plants will grow quickly to create a privacy hedge for your yard and garden. These plants also ...

We're all familiar with apples and pears, but there are many other fruit trees that produce edible fruit. Perhaps not as ...

“Another popular choice is dwarf peach trees, which begin fruiting in only 1 to 2 years through proper pruning and grow to ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders.

There’s going to be a new Springfield City Council member in Zone 4. Matthew Simpson was defeated Tuesday by architect Bruce Adib-Yazdi. Simpson, chief research and planning officer for Ozarks ...

When planning your yardscape, it's tempting to surround a beautiful fruit tree with colorful blooms. But, avoid these flowers if you want your tree to thrive.

Japan's famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations. The "sakura" season is ...

If you have fruit trees and are hoping for an abundant harvest, it is time to act. It won’t be long now before buds break and begin to flower, closing the window for some maintenance ...