It's time to take down your Christmas tree, but if you have a potted conifer with roots, what do you do with it? Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland Echo, you can get unlimited ...

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native ...

When planting a lettuce or pansy seedling, you just scoop open a hole, plop it in and cover the roots. Planting trees is far more complicated, especially when it comes to fruit trees. It’s best to ...

Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in ...

In much of California, fall is the ideal time to start planting trees and shrubs. Cooler weather helps young trees get established without the stress of heat and sun. Winter rains make it easier to ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. October Daphne is a super-hardy ...

Branching out to potted trees this year? Gardening experts gave us the lowdown on raising them indoors. Yes, you can grow fruit trees indoors, especially dwarf citrus varieties like Meyer lemon or key ...

B&Bs, which are generally harvested in the spring and fall, are slower to grow because their root system was severed in the process. Potted trees grow faster because their root systems remain intact ...