While fruit trees generally take a lot of time before they produce, you can easily start the process by turning a single plum pit into a seedling.

Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and ...

Monty Don shares his advice for growing poppies in an extract from his classic book Gardening At Longmeadow. British gardening expert says now is the perfect time to sow seeds. Pictured: 'Patty's ...

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the ...

You buy a plum, plant the pit, and have a lifetime supply of free plums -- that's the dream at least. Discover why experts don't recommend this practice.

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Dear Helen: My question is about tomatoes. We basically had none this year. I know it was too hot for them to set at times, but I am curious about the general lack of productivity in the plants. This ...

Apple, pear and plum trees are in plentiful supply in September but you could get in trouble if you eat the forbidden fruit of your neighbours.

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SEVERAL planning applications have been lodged across the Lake District National Park. This is a roundup of the recent applications that have been made.

Households in the UK are being urged to cut down tree branches ahead of this coming weekend. The British summer is on its way out with heavy rain and gusty winds set to sweep over the UK. With the Met ...