That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted, and so are pecans. Some ...

Thrapston Primary School, a proud member of the Brooke Weston Trust, is celebrating the success of its recent Tree Planting Event, a major milestone in its journey toward creating a dedicated Forest ...

Now the owners got other priorities as they run the small business: production, a shortage of skilled workers, and rising ...

Galls are abnormal growths on a part of the plant. They can be caused by bacteria, insects, mites and fungi. They can be on ...

Sometimes, putting down roots at Virginia Tech means planting a tree — or thousands. On March 22 and March 23, The Big Plant ...

Experts warn gardeners to avoid planting invasive species, which harm local ecosystems and cost Virginians about $1 billion ...

Before you get concerned about the location of your electrical outlets on the porch, rest assured knowing that these adorable DIY outdoor lanterns are solar powered. This means you won't have to worry ...

You don’t need all 10 of the following, but the full set below will let you tackle most any yard job. 1.) Trowel. Think of ...

Many of us buy plastic for our yard without much thought. It's easy to do, as plastic tools, pots, and weed-suppressant ...

So this winter I waded into the weedy landscape of gardening apps. I tested 18 apps, looking at ease of use, plant databases ...

Almost all parts of the tree, including the bark, pods, and leaves, are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. In fact, researchers have found over 90 bioactive plant ...

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an ...