5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. A year and a half ago I planted several 5-gallon fruit trees, including avocado and stone fruit selections, that are now eight feet tall. I have done ...

Avoid these common pitfalls when mulching your trees. Whether you have young or mature fruit trees, mulching around the base has many benefits. It helps with moisture retention, provides nitrogen for ...

There’s something quietly satisfying about reclaiming a weedy garden bed without once reaching for a shovel or a spray bottle. Cardboard, the same plain brown material that arrives at your door with ...