A lone female tree may not fruit if there are no males within pollinating distance, and male trees can’t fruit. Occasionally, a female tree might self-pollinate, but this is not the norm.

Make sure the flowering tree you choose is suited to survive winters in your USDA hardiness zone (find yours here), and pay attention to sunlight exposure requirements (many trees need full sun ...

Ann Lovejoy's advice on determining what should go, what needs a boost, and start planning for next season already.

Pear trees are typically hardy in zones 3 to 10 and require full sun and annual pruning. You'd typically have to grow two compatible varieties, so they can cross-pollinate and produce fruit.

However, not all trees are suitable for a domestic backyard. Aggressive and invasive root systems, adventurous suckers, ...

On Friday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m., a workshop on fall tree planting and care will be held, and on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m., a workshop on the topic of economic, environmental and health benefits of ...

Many homeowners wonder how to get grass to grow beneath a tree, where it often is bare or patchy. “It’s better for both the grass and the tree if you don’t try,” said Spencer Campbell ...