How Do Pistachios Grow
Pistachios are one of the most popular nuts, but they can be expensive. Their distinctive taste and naturally split shell gives them an exotic appearance and that adds to their premium image, but…
Pistachios are one of the most popular nuts, but they can be expensive. Their distinctive taste and naturally split shell gives them an exotic appearance and that adds to their premium image, but…
Having your own peach tree at home is an appealing thought. It’s a relatively fast-growing tree that usually starts producing fruit in its third year, so you can see results quite quickly –…
There is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables you can grow with little effort in most places. Whatever the conditions of your soil, or the weather it is subjected to, there is…
If you’re a gardener you’ll know just how many pests can attack all your hard work, but there’s a good chance the one that worries you most is the notorious Japanese beetle. These…
Getting your grass into top condition takes a lot of work, so the last thing you want is to wake up one morning, open the curtains and see the untidy mounds of earth…
Florida sits across two hardiness zones. The north, and indeed most of the state, is in gentle zone 9, where winter temperatures might reach 20 degrees, meaning 12 degrees Fahrenheit below freezing, but…
Every gardener owes a big debt to bees. Bumblebees are some of the world’s most efficient pollinators, and many flowering plants would be in trouble without them. A healthy bee population is an…
For most non-experts, grafting is one of the strangest things gardeners do. After all if you want a new apple tree the easiest thing to do is just plant a seed and grow…
Gardeners who live in colder areas and travel to the south are always impressed with the various citrus trees they see growing. Maybe it’s the heady perfume when they are in bloom, or…
Despite all the more exotic fruits around today, apples remain the top favorite with almost everyone. Their balance of sweet and sharp flavor, combined with great portability is the reason why. There is…