Nurtures soil with rich decay. Mulch does matter, especially here in the Yakima Valley where we are experiencing hot weather, ...

Crapemyrtles come in four sizes: The standard plant grows 15 feet to 35 feet; a shrublike version grows 6-15 feet; and a dwarf variety typically doesn’t grow over 6 feet tall. The general rule for ...

One effective way to keep your fruit trees healthy is to support their soil. Healthy soil provides essential nutrients and ...

Applying mulch to the base of trees has many beneficial properties \u2013 but not if you pile the mulch too far creating what's called a "mulch volcano". Here's what happens if you do and how to ...

White capote has the potential to reach 50 feet in height and tolerate wetter soil than most fruit trees and will yield a ...

Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

I recently bought two 12-foot shade trees in large containers. Do I need to stake them? How long? My neighbor still has stakes on some trees planted two or three years ago.

They are a fixture in many Australian backyards, but lemon trees are not the only option for citrus lovers and adventurous ...

Lots of folks want to know how to get their pecan tree to produce a crop each year. Unfortunately, it’s not practical or even ...