Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees use seeds as a principal means of establishing their next generation in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A lemon tree planted outdoors is in bloom and also has ripe fruit ready to pick. - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Growing your own ...

One of the more fascinating aspects of gardening is the propagation of plants. Every green thumb addict indulges in it now and then, hoping to succeed even when merely sticking a stem cutting into ...

With so much variation in fruit taste, size and quantity, many gardeners are eager to reproduce the perfect apple when they find it. Often the first question we receive is how to propagate an apple ...

THE author had wide experience in propagation in nurseries in New Zealand and in writes as a practical man for practical men. He has brought together in this book the results of his own experience and ...

A high school dropout nursery farmer has introduced a new method of grafting that uses no soil. He relied on WhatsApp to get tips from his friends in Thailand where the method is very popular.

When seeds from a rare tree are difficult or impossible to obtain, what's a conservationist to due? Grafting may be the answer to the protection of a species endemic to the southern Mariana Islands.

Many rare tropical tree species are restricted to a small, endemic range with very few remaining reproductive individuals. These species suffer from many threats. Conservation agencies often attempt ...

Trees are a long-term investment for your garden, and they are incredibly easy to grow if you’re willing to be patient. While large oak and willow trees take decades to mature, there are plenty of ...