Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container outside during the summer and bring it back inside if you live in a region ...

You probably heard of drinking pickle juice after a workout. Well, it turns out your garden can benefit from this salty and ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Have you ever heard of the pawpaw tree or its fruit? No? Well, same, until today. The pawpaw tree is native to Ohio and is in fact extremely common, according to the Ohio Department of Natural ...

We've gathered a couple of perennial plants that can be grown as indoor houseplants in pots this winter season.

Question: What should I use to amend raised beds? Mine need to be rejuvenated. Sulfur, rock dust, chicken manure, worm castings, I am not sure which ones to use or to use them all! Answer: There is a ...

As the leaves fall and the air is crisp, November is the perfect time to plant certain fruit trees. Discover why this month holds the key to bountiful harvests.

Q: The leaves on my fig tree appear burned after this rain. I foliar sprayed it with neem oil and soap and fish protein isolate. These trees were planted last fall and mulched with 1 foot of woodchips ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a natural mulch by returning nutrients to the soil and supporting beneficial ...

Recently a reader asked about his Meyer lemon fruit turning orange in February and March. It seems his fruit went from green to bright yellow to a dull orange. He was leaving the fruit on the tree and ...

‘It is possible to grow fruit trees in clay soil, but choosing the right location is key,’ says David Glass, head gardener at ...