CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More ...

Use all-purpose fertilizer for houseplants to feed your peperomia, but dilute it since these plants don’t need a lot of ...

If you suspect freeze damage on your plants, be sure you keep your plants hydrated. This would be especially true if there ...

March kicks off the tree pruning season. When it comes to pruning conifers like spruce, pine and yew, March is a little early ...

“The olive tree is an elegant, evergreen tree, perfect for giving your garden that Mediterranean feel ,” explains Nigel ...

Calif. mountain towns are surrounded by public lands. They're already dealing with the fallout of cuts to the U.S. Forest ...

Fruit trees have gotten established in their current homes and uprooting them after two years would be a big setback.

To use a bench-mounted sharpener, remove the saw chain from the tool and set it into the sharpener’s vise. Adjust the grinder ...

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

“Protecting your home from flames and embers is key to it not burning down,” said Teryl Ciarlo, founder of Teryl Designs Landscaping in Pacific Palisades, where one of the most damaging fires hit and ...

The U.S. Department of Energy gives tips on how to save energy while keeping a house warm during cold weather. 1 How can I use the sun to warm my home? Open curtains on the south-facing windows during ...