Keeping your garden healthy means knowing when to prune what. These spring-blooming trees and shrubs should always be pruned at the end of the winter season.

Fruit trees aren't always easy to look after, but these varieties are hardy and quick to grow — making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners.

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive species list.

In every cuisine, there are some hidden gems in the form of remedies that people have been following for generations to keep the seasonal viruses away. In Chinese tradition too, they have some unique ...

Growing a pear tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh fruit at home, even if you don’t live in the right outdoor climate. Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The brilliant fall foliage of Bradford Pear trees may make them an attractive sight across many neighborhoods this time of year — but horticulture experts say the species comes with ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Pear juice provides carbs, some fiber, and potassium. Some pear ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia landowners who are willing to remove a certain invasive tree from their properties can get a new, native tree for free through an upcoming tree exchange event. The ...

Growing a pear tree gives you sweet fruit and year-round beauty with very little maintenance required. For success, choose the right variety for your climate, plant in full sun, and water deeply each ...