Whether you're aiming for ground cover or fresh fruit, sometimes you want to speed nature up a bit. Try this list of ...

Plants have small pores on the underside of their leaves, known as stomata. When the sun rises, these pores open and the ...

Building monstrous mounds of mulch — known as mulch volcanoes — around the base of a young tree creates several immediate ...

For more than 50-years, a tiny movement has grown in the East Bay thanks to Dennis Makishima. He is considered by many, a master of Aesthetic Pruning, and an influential figure in California's bonsai ...

Line your small garden with an adorable little fruit tree that can fence in and protect your precious plants without throwing ...

Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas cactus are related plants that are all extremely easy to propagate. When you trim these ...

When planting new trees make sure to select one that will fit in the space when ... Avoid plants that eventually could grow into wires or structures that may interfere with utilities and power ...

The most-used privacy tree in the United States is the Leyland Cypress. Its soft, feathery leaves and sturdy, ...

Whether you’re looking to tour a home, hone your gardening skills or explore local history, you’ll find plenty of ...

This popular low-growing plant seems like a nice, innocuous groundcover, but it’s an aggressive grower that can spread 50 ...

One of the most classic varieties for a hedge, holly is easily recognized for its dark glossy leaves and their sharp edges.

Taking the time to select the right kind of tree can save homeowners substantial expense and trouble in the long term.