The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

Papaya trees are exceptionally easy to grow. Technically a large herbaceous plant rather than a true tree, they are resilient ...

Pawpaw patches reduce plant diversity by blocking light, outcompeting others, and creating randomness in understory ...

Pawpaw trees suppress plant diversity through dense, shady growth, creating unpredictable ecosystems, but fostering diverse ...

What we experienced this week would not be considered a severe freeze (temperatures in the low 20s or teens), or even a hard ...

Snow, freezing rain and ice can make streets impassable and even knock out power. Here's a look at what to do before freezing ...

Minter likes using an insulating cloth called N-sulate, which ameliorates the cold and stops the wind while letting plants ...

The good news is that if there is a freeze coming, we usually get plenty of warning, giving you time to prepare your plants.

Fruit trees. Most types of citrus ripen in the winter and you may be wondering as to when they should be picked. This is a ...

As the new year begins, now is the perfect time to start planning your garden for a bountiful spring bloom and harvest.

Pick a large, strong pot with good drainage holes at the bottom. It needs room for its big roots! For soil, you want ...

Miami isn't just gorgeous beaches, luxurious shops, and celebrity-packed restaurants, as the city is also home to one very ...