While the common Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense) is considered an invasive species in North Carolina, and is one hummingbird-attracting plant you'll wish you never grew in your yard, there's ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," ...

As Mediterranean plants, olive trees like hot, dry summers once established, and they enjoy cool but not severe winters. They prefer a temperature range of 50 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but will ...

It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost ...

Container fruit trees are a lovely way for those who have a smaller garden to grow their own lemons, figs, and more. However, over time, these trees will eventually outgrow their home and need to be ...

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

ICL's popular Hort Science Masterclasses return this autumn with two essential events exploring sustainable plant production ...