Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit. If you’d like to grow a fruit tree but you’re limited by a small yard, try citrus. You don’t need to dedicate a large swath of lawn to grow a lemon tree ...

Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so you'll have a successful spring.

Most houseplants need to be repotted once every year or two. There are obvious signs when it's time to repot, like roots growing out of the bottom of the pot. Choose a pot that's 1 to 2 inches larger ...

While you wait for autumn leaves to fall, consider planting a tree. “If you plant a tree in early autumn, the soil will still be warm enough to encourage root growth for at least two months,” said ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...