The money tree (Crassula ovata) is considered easy to care for, robust–and a good luck charm. However, over the years, the ...

Grow a fruit-producing lemon tree from seed with these expert tips.

Pruning trees in spring is a common garden chore, but timing and technique matter. We talked to arborists about the most ...

A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the diluted bleach water onto the ...

Discover 5 plants to prune in April, including roses, lavender and hydrangeas, with expert tips for healthier growth and ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also ...

Spider plants are usually known for their trailing leaves, but with a little creativity they can take on a completely ...

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...

Dogwood trees are a bit picky about water; they prefer consistently moist, but not saturated, soil that drains well. Newly planted or young dogwood trees require frequent watering, sometimes as often ...

I bought a houseplant recently, and information on its care I found on the internet mentioned being “careful not to overwater ...

Scale insects are one of the most common and tenacious pest of ornamental plants. “Scales are tiny insects that appear ...