Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and that means it’s a prime time of year to plant a new tree or three. There’s more to the deed, though, than just digging a hole and setting the rootball into it. “Operator ...

A step-by-step guide to cultivating delicious figs at home.

Homegrown cherries taste just as good as their blossoms look.

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

7 of the best trees to plant bare-root right now ...

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems.

I am following up on my previous column: "Planting depth critical for transplant success" (Napa Valley Register Week of February 6-12, 2025). The focus was mostly on that one aspect of planting trees ...

A sprawling shade tree can transform your yard into a tranquil oasis, offering relief from the heat while boosting the aesthetic appeal of your space. Beyond their beauty, shade trees also provide ...

Before they provide summertime benefits like shade, these trees will attract an array of colorful birds to your yard by ...

Below the red-tile roofs of the Catalina Foothills, an affluent area on the north end of Tucson, Arizona, lies a blanket of desert green: spiky cacti, sword-shaped yucca leaves, and the spindly limbs ...