Eastern Redbud: How to Grow, Prune & Pick the Right Variety
In early spring, before almost anything else has leafed out, a bare grey branch suddenly turns magenta-pink. Look closer, and you’ll see the flowers aren’t just on the twigs. They’re bursting straight out of the trunk. That’s the eastern redbud in bloom, and once you’ve seen one in full flower, it’s hard not to want […]
Cherry Tree Care: How to Plant, Grow & Get Fruit at Home
Few garden moments beat this one. You step outside on a warm summer morning, reach up, and pull a dark, sun-warmed cherry straight off the branch. Getting there takes a little patience and a few good decisions early on. Choose the wrong variety for your climate, or plant a tree that needs a partner without […]