A cluster of sweet cherries hanging from a tree during sunset. - Vvvita/Getty Images If your sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium) is producing fruit that's small or not as sweet as you expected, you might ...

The cherry blossom tree (Prunus serrulata) is renowned for its delicate pink-and-white flowers, serving as a striking centerpiece in any landscape. The iconic blooms attract pollinators like bees and ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Cherry trees offer beauty in every season, support local wildlife, and reward you with tasty fruit year after year. Plant cherry trees in early spring or late fall in full sun and well-drained soil to ...

Winter and pruning go hand in hand, but the best time to prune really depends on the kind of plant. Regardless of the time of year, removing unwanted growth while it is small is easier and will have ...

Pruning can be a useful tool for encouraging growth but gardeners have been urged to avoid pruning one at all cost during the winter ...

February is the perfect time to tackle pruning.

Striking too early could cause irreversible damage ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Many small ornamental trees brighten the Chicago region with their spring blooms: redbuds, crabapples, serviceberries, magnolias, wild plums and many more. Cherries, not so much. The Japanese cherry ...