If you're new to gardening, a plum tree can provide a tasty introduction to fruit growing. Besides making nearby soil more fertile and gifting healthy food to your household, a plum is likely to ...

Some cherry and plum trees in the central Ohio area are turning black from a fungal disease. Here's what you need to know.

Heavy rainfall at the Plum Island Water Treatment Plant caused sewage to spill into nearby marshes and creeks. Officials are warning people to avoid the area.

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

They are usually not frost-tolerant, but if your area only gets mild frost (mid-20s) you might be able to grow Natal plum. Plant them near a sidewalk, south-facing wall, under eaves, or other ...

Q. I thought Natal Plum was frost-tender, but I’ve seen it survive several winters where frost occurs regularly. Is there a secret trick to get them to survive the cold? Natal plum (Carissa ...