Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

Parts of Vancouver Island were recently given a new plant hardiness zone designation — but we're still in a temperate climate, and those cold-tender plants need protection. No. Our climate is ...

A long-standing Hinsdale program has started up again and will continue through April 2026. Residents and visitors to the village are likely to see tree pruning taking place in parts of Hinsdale, ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need to crawl inside and die in order for the fruit to grow. But are there ...

Storm-ready trees are structurally sound and properly maintained to minimize the risk of damage during harsh weather. Removing dead, weak or oversized limbs can help make your trees sturdy enough to ...

If you've ever bitten into a fresh fig, you've tasted the delicious result of one of nature's most extraordinary and longstanding partnerships. But the figs in your local grocery store only tell a ...

Elisha Wise will receive funding from the White Rose College of Arts and Humanities (ARCH) from October 2025. In chapter seven of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar (1963), protagonist Esther Greenwood ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss ...