If you garden in a colder climate, you know that compromises are part of the game. So, finding a tree that grows fast, thrives in the cold, and still offers splendid colors might seem like an ...

Most plants slow their growth in cold temperatures, lose their leaves, and look dull and lifeless. So, it's not exactly easy to find a fruit tree that thrives in cold climates, grows quickly, and ...

Whether it's the time of year, the type of soil, or the quantity of sunlight, there is a lot to consider when planting an apricot tree. Yet an especially critical consideration is the climate — if the ...

Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can ...

Here are 5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Consider planting a quince tree (Cydonia bologna). The quince is a pome fruit, sharing that classification with apple and pear, and its pulp ...

Just because the air feels warm doesn’t mean the soil is ready. Soil takes longer to heat up, especially after winter. If you ...

Nurturing a garden in a desert climate is a unique undertaking. Helping plants thrive in desert conditions is challenging, ...

Having a good April seed-starting plan will eventually provide harvests for market or food for the people on the farm. The most important factors to consider are the local climate and the time ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says that most tulips can handle some cold weather, though prolonged exposure can cause ...