With edible fruit, scented blossoms, and a capacity to attract birds and butterflies, this tree is a great option if you also ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Not only will you have a juicy summer harvest headed your way, but you'll also usher in spring with some of the prettiest and most ...

Pick cherries from a new tree as soon as possible by planting it at the right time and giving it a strong start. Bare-root trees are best planted in the spring, and container-grown trees in the fall.

Soon, a three-year, $113 million project will launch with the mission to restore the sinking sea walls along the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River through West Potomac Park. Part of this project will ...

The chilly spring weather can work to a gardener's advantage if you have trees and shrubs you need to plant. Here's a look at ...

When it comes to fast-growing apple trees, smaller is better; dwarf varieties can begin fruiting two to three years after ...

Tashi at work planting cherry blossoms in Wooster Sq. Credit: Abiba Biao photo Drenched in sweat, Tashi loaded up a wheelbarrow with nutrient-dense wood chips and mulch from a truck, ready to wheel it ...