* What it is: Fignomenal is a recently introduced dwarf fig tree that’s geared to growing in pots. It’s capable of delivering fresh figs for weeks to northern gardeners. Discovered by Lloyd Traven at ...

Many fruit crops, such as most apple varieties, have to be cross-pollinated, meaning you need to grow more than one apple tree in order for them to bear fruit. Pollen from a different variety of apple ...

Growing fruit trees in pots is a brilliant way to enjoy fresh produce. Here in the UK, our unpredictable weather and limited ...

I lost a large oak tree to storms not long ago and want to replace with a native pine, prefer one that grows quickly. Tolerance to drought would be a plus. What are the possibilities? Missouri only ...

In the late 1800s, a Mediterranean tree began to take root in the United States when Italian immigrants began arriving in the country. Their suitcases were filled with things that reminded them of ...

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 ...