If you’d like to grow a fruit tree but you’re limited by a small yard, try citrus. You don’t need to dedicate a large swath ...

Don’t put a lemon tree in a pot that is too large. “Choose a pot that is about 15% larger in volume than the current pot the lemon is in,” Fleming says. Putting a lemon tree in an oversized container ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about sunflowers, fan flowers, poinsettias, sod and cocktail ...

You can plant an olive pit and grow an olive tree either indoors or outside. Use an olive pit from an organic tree, rather than from a jar of olives you got at the store. Be patient! It can take years ...

One of the biggest threats to newly planted trees in Northeast Ohio is—you guessed it—deer. Deer eat leaves, buds, and even ...

For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," Vaughan says. If planted too deep, the tree won't root into the soil as ...

Callicarpa, or the beauty berry, is another gorgeous shrub to consider when looking for plants for autumn colour. As its name ...

Hellebores add color to winter gardens with cold-hardy blooms that thrive even in snowy conditions. Plant hellebores in fall ...

Tomatoes are a cornerstone of many backyard gardens, promising juicy, sun-ripened flavor that store-bought versions just ...

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have several nice houseplants growing in pots beneath large shade trees in my landscape. I’m ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about hollyhocks, tomatoes, kumquats, angel wing begonias, orchids, trinette dwarf schefflera and lawn care ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...