Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

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

Suckers are small, thin branches that often appear on the lower portion of a fruit tree. They direct energy away from fruit production, so it's best to cut them back. Use pruning shears to trim the ...

Follow these tips on how to prune citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Knowing when and how to prune citrus trees (lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, ...

My daughter has several crape myrtles in her yard. Some of them have started to lose the bark on their trunks, and there is an orange residue where the bark has fallen off. Is this something to be ...

In addition to improving the aesthetics, there are some horticultural benefits as well. Mulch helps to reduce evaporation and suppresses weed growth. Having a wide circle of mulch around a tree base ...