I have been nursing an apricot sprout that came from my compost. I know it was from my neighbor's wonderful, huge old tree. It almost died out over the winter, but came back this summer and is now ...

Q: I have a few trees in my yard that have growth at the bottom as shown in the photo. Should I cut the sprouts down? If so, what's the best way to do it without hurting the tree? — John A. A: The ...

When we think of a tree, we usually picture a single big trunk that divides into branches overhead. Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots.

Few garden attractions make a budding horticulturist feel as accomplished as a tree heavy with fruit. That gardener has done the hard work: They watered the tree, pruned it and even took the time to ...

Fruit trees may not produce fruit due to improper tree vigor, often caused by over-fertilization or excessive pruning. Frost damage can prevent fruit set, even if flowers open; choose later-blooming ...