The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems produced from the root system or base of the main stem (trunk). Suckers often grow at a much more rapid pace than the growing tips of the ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start on ...

DEAR NEIL: What kind of spray should I use on my fruit trees during the dormant season, and what should I use after they bud?

Black knot is a fungal disease that disfigures certain flowering trees. Control the disease by pruning in February through March.

It has been an unusually cold winter so far. My sympathies go out to those who came here looking for a bit of respite from ...

While mountain gardens experience hard freezes, the rest of the region only occasionally gets cold enough for plants to experience frost damage. If it happens in your garden, don’t panic. Instead: • ...

As promised, I will continue to delve into the wonderful world of fruits this week and pontificate on plums. These tasty treats bring many of us back to our childhood, as you may have had (like me) a ...

Blizzardlike conditions stemming from a "bomb cyclone" brought heavy snow to the Southeast and ushered in frigid temperatures ...

This is a good time to amend the garden and raised beds with organic compost. Layer it to replenish nutrients lost in the ...

Joshua trees normally bloom after February, but if you're seeing early blossoms, you might be dealing with a more serious environmental issue.

“Tree Spray Oil is a critical component in the spray schedule for orchard management. It is used extensively as a dormant ...