Using trees to provide privacy for a backyard is a beautiful and natural alternative to installing man-made screens or bulky garden structures. And, despite what you might think, you don't need acres ...

Fruit trees in pots are a great way to add a pop of color, sweetness and aroma to your backyard — I mean, they're also just really tasty if you're looking for a healthy midday snack. There are a ...

Olives need to grow to full size before harvesting. Tend this Mediterranean staple at home, even in cold temperatures. You can start growing olive trees in pots any time and pruning olive trees in ...

People generally believe that it is necessary to have a big backyard or orchard to grow fruit trees. However, some fruit ...

A woman caring for potted trees at a nursery - Jecapix/Getty Images Sometimes gardening decisions are purely practical, like growing deer-resistant plants along your driveway. Other decisions are made ...

What makes a fruit tree ideal for containers? Size is a factor, but so are the tree's natural sunlight requirements, moisture needs, and pruning demands. On a more sensory note, experts also consider ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won’t be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...