Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like foliage, the jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a deciduous species ...

Planting fruit trees can bring a bountiful harvest to your yard. You can pick your own apples, peaches, pears, oranges, figs, ...

CORVALLIS – Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward ...

When I'm talking to people about pruning trees, one of the topics I will sometimes bring up is pruning away branches that are going to be a future problem. For the most part, trees are fairly good ...

Citrus tree problems can be easy to resolve. Aside from their susceptibility to cold, citrus trees are among the most carefree and reliable of home fruit trees. A few common problems do show up on ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...

Citrus trees are a popular choice for home fruit production in southeast Louisiana. Although relatively carefree as backyard fruit trees go, various problems do occur. I thought it would be helpful to ...

If you live in a cold climate, many fruit trees may seem out of reach, but this charming fig variety can survive brutal ...

As afternoon storms will soon be a regular occurrence, many thoughts turn to the trees around our home. You may be wondering whether they are safe or can hold up against the wind of a thunderstorm, ...

Fast-growing, drought-tolerant trees are slowly spreading across grasslands on every continent except Antarctica. Given how desperate we are to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, millions of new ...