The springtime itch to get outside and start planting is here and many gardeners take time in March and April to start vegetable seeds indoors to plant outside in May or June.  In addition to seed ...

The process can be complex, but the results are incredibly satisfying—and delicious. Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care ...

In South Louisiana, all of the citrus trees we grow are grafted. So, too, are many other fruit and nut trees, rose bushes and camellia plants. Grafting is a common horticulture technique. It's an ...

One of the horticultural practices that nearly always fascinates those who have little background and/or experience with horticultural techniques is the relative ease with which a piece of plant can ...

While familiarity with the term “grafting” is widespread among gardeners, a true understanding of what grafting is and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural ...

Young woman harvests fruit from multiple trees. - Davidf/Getty Images Multiple methods for propagating fruit trees? Why not just plant seeds? The reason is that the seeds of any fruit will produce ...

For thousands of years mankind has been carrying out the science of crop propagation which has helped to perpetuate the various crops that we grow today. Crop propagation is the process of increasing ...

Growing up in South Florida, I was surrounded by green year-round. I think that’s why a long, leafless New England winter just won’t cut it for me. To survive, I’ve let my houseplant obsession take ...

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...