When to cut: The best time to cut back ornamental grasses is in spring when plants prepare to green up, but warm-season grasses can also be pruned during their fall and winter dormancy. Remove ...

Spot an orange mark on a tree? It's not just random paint. Learn what those markings mean, from federal signals to local codes, and why you pay attention.

Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

Sweetness is central to the appeal of citrus fruit, but the molecular story behind that flavor has long remained untold. This study reveals how potassium—an essential plant nutrient—drives sugar ...

Potassium plays a vital role in plant health, affecting photosynthesis, sugar movement, and crop quality. In citrus, sugars such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose not only determine taste but also ...

A: This is absolutely my most-asked question relative to vines. Unfortunately, no one has ever given a simple, definitive answer that covered all the possibilities. Let me plunge forward. If you have ...

Oranges are a delicious part of any diet, providing a much-needed dose of vitamin C. A glass of orange juice is the perfect way to start the day, too, and it tastes even better when it's fresh. For ...

As a small child, each year I would find in my Christmas stocking, a fresh orange, which was a special treat to be looked forward to amid the English winter. Now living in California there I still ...