COURTESY JENSEN UYEDA Rapoza mangoes filled a Waimanalo tree in December, after flowering was forced during summer’s dry conditions. The tree was pruned to stay small, making the fruit easy to pick.

"January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal ...

Have you ever wondered how it is that plants avoid pollinating themselves? Walnut trees have evolved to avoid this by ...

Biologists at UC Davis have uncovered a fascinating genetic mechanism in walnut trees, allowing them to alternate between ...

When considering how to prune a lemon tree, keep in mind that: “Pruning is generally not required to keep citrus productive ...

I like to write articles about plants that happen to be blooming when it’s my turn to write. This time I decided to write ...

Catriona Gray is a blooming 31-year-old in her birthday photos! On Instagram, the Miss Universe 2018 shared some snaps of her ...

It’s only the third day of 2025, but it’s already starting to look like spring in some parts of Vancouver. Early-blooming trees near Lost Lagoon have already begun sporting light pink blossoms on ...

As I drive to and from winter recreation sites in the Central Gorge and nearby mountains, I can’t help but notice the native ...

Don’t get carried away when doing this. About half the height of the plant should have foliage. So, for a 6-foot-tall sweet ...

From Fires to Flowers, a program run by the non-profit Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, creates vibrant gardens in the ...

Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed over 40 years of climate conditions that impact ...