A heavy-cropping garden sounds appealing, but abundance has to be managed. Fruit needs thinning, picking, storage, sharing, cooking, or preserving. Branches may need support, and the tree still has to stay healthy after a demanding season. The right choice is ...

A good hedge changes everything. It softens boundaries, adds privacy gracefully, and gives gardens a mature feel. In New Zealand, Ficus tuffi is a popular evergreen choice. It grows fast. It stays dense. Once you understand its growth habits, it ...

It’s that time of year again! The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. That can only mean one thing: summer is on its way! And if you’re like most people, you probably want your lawn to ...