Q: Can you tell what might be the problem with my hibiscus? It’s losing leaves every day. I did try fertilizing it in case that’s what it needed. – Patty F. A: Overall, the hibiscus’ health looks very ...

A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

Q: We’re getting close to apple tree pruning time, and I just reread your article printed last year in The Forum about pruning. Three of my trees are getting older, around 17 years old, and more ...

Provide your growing apple tree with 1 inch of water per week during the growing and fruiting period, says Walke. During the ...

Recently I was asked to look at some apple trees that were showing signs of distress. Many of the leaves were covered with irregularly shaped brown, dead spots. As soon as we approached the trees I ...

Pruning helps keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing, even in winter. Pruning back branches allows more sunshine in to other leaves. When pruning, it's important to know which branches will produce ...

Q: Can you tell me what is wrong with my crab apple tree, and what I should do about it? The leaves started turning yellow earlier this summer and now there are hardly any leaves left. It looks awful.

January may seem like a strange time to head back into the garden, but there is one specific job that gardeners need to do ...

Himachal apple growers are creating ice cover on trees as snowfall declines. Experts explain chilling hours, dormancy and ...