There’s one notable caveat: For the best results, you should opt for a citrus tree. “Meyer lemon and key lime citrus trees are reliable options because they adapt well to indoor conditions and can ...

Dreaming of stepping into your backyard to pick fresh, juicy fruit straight from the tree? It might seem like a project ...

With beautiful foliage, spring flowers and fall fruit, crabapple trees tick every box, and there's a variety to suit everyone ...

Autumn is the perfect time to clean up flower beds, remove dead plants, and get everything ready for the months ahead.

Dwarf trees are easy to care for and make a big impact on curb appeal. Consider one of these beautiful yet compact trees for ...

Yes, you can grow fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes even if you don't have a yard - and the best part is you can ...

Just when I thought my volunteer cherry tomato plant would continue to thrive into its second year, it became infested with spider mites and had to be removed. Last September, it had sprouted in the ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate ...

The Portland Press Herald spoke to two dozen experts this summer about the ways increasing heat is affecting Maine's natural ...

Inspired by a white orchid received when my dad passed away a year and a half ago, which I have miraculously kept alive since, I am sharing this slightly revised column from my archives because, even ...

The Portland Press Herald spoke to 2 dozen experts this summer about the ways increasing heat is affecting Maine's ...