With the seemingly ubiquitous supply of mechanical air conditioning around us these days, it can be easy to forget what it meant in the “old days” to have a big old shade tree in the back yard. When I ...

It’s dry out there, folks. It's so dry, I'll quote a local tree grower I ran into years back. When I asked him how dry it was in his field, he said “It’s so dry out there, the trees are followin’ the ...

If you plant a sapling for Arbor Day, this year on April 24, or Labor Day, for that matter, you can’t just expect it to grow. It needs to be watered. Actually, it needs a good soaking. According to ...

There's nothing better than fresh lemons grown in your own backyard. It's certainly idyllic to think about, but there are plenty of steps that go into making these healthy, delicious harvests possible ...

Bonsai trees are known for being a challenge even to the most qualified plant owners, with their watering needs being one of the biggest conundrums. Learning how to care for a bonsai tree is not for ...

Many families rush to put up a Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving, excited to get an early start on the holiday season. But keeping a Christmas tree fresh for more than a month can be tricky.

Trees may reveal when they’re thirsty by lifting and drooping their branches, offering a simple visual clue to forest water ...

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