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.

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Got a runny nose, itchy eyes and generally feel bad? It could be cedar fever. Experts say the mountain cedar trees in Texas ...

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 ...

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Mountain cedar trees blooming in Texas Got a runny nose, itchy eyes and generally feel bad? It could be cedar fever. Experts say the mountain cedar trees in Texas are currently blooming.

As with any tree, prune damaged branches immediately. It’s best to prune evergreens when they’re young, then leave them alone as they mature. You should prune spring-blooming flowering trees and ...

How hotelier Fabrizio Ruspoli has turned an olive farm into the High Atlas's most intoxicating garden retreat—and where to ...

A simple picture of what has been described as one of the "biggest parasites in the world" has showcased a native Australian tree in a "spectacular" bloom of golden orange flowers – highlighting ...

In the right conditions, many indoor plants will bloom year after year, filling the house with colour. Hazel Sillver looks at ...