Pears and apples should be 4- to 5 feet tall, and they should be pruned to 30 inches. Again, select main scaffold branches ...

“Baking soda is particularly effective at removing pesticide residues," says Lu, who also suggests distilled white vinegar ...

The type of grape you grow depends on your climate and your taste. Are you looking for dessert grapes? Or perhaps you want to experiment with wine making, in which case the variety you choose will ...

What if there was a low-maintenance plant that not only looked beautiful, but attracted birds to your yard year-round? This ...

A guide to plants to prune in January, including shrubs and vines that flower on new growth, which will reward any trimming ...

Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones ...

With so many different holly cultivars and holly look-alikes, at least one is bound to work in your garden. Here are 15 ...

When winter reduces natural food sources in Oregon yards, many birds turn to people and planted landscapes for help.

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from ...

In Gold in Your Backyard, Rubin explains why people often miss the opportunities closest to them and shows how small shifts--like paying attention, being curious, and valuing what you already ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

One of my readers asked me, “How can I encourage a Baltimore Oriole to come into myyard?” You can get a Baltimore Oriole or Icterus galbula to notice your feeders in an easy way with the feeders that ...