Observing and identifying trees is a type of play that benefits kids in multiple ways. For starters, research has found that simply being around trees improves cognitive development and lowers the ...

Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper identification of trees is important so we can select the best ...

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Propagation is the best way to get fruit trees that yield good fruit and resist disease. Learn three ways to propagate fruit ...

Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) remains one of the most persistent and destructive pests of homegrown apples and pears.

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

March, April and May are good months to prune fruit trees. Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees in March. I think they did so because they had less other work they could do during this time ...

Whether you're planning to add cherry trees to your yard or you want to help your established trees thrive, here's what you ...