As Texas fruit growers battle unpredictable chill hours and late spring freezes, a small, but growing, group is turning to lesser-known or “alternative” fruit crops in search of more resilient and ...

You won't have to wait long to attract a range of pollinators to your yard with any of these rapidly-growing trees. They'll ...

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Find the perfect purple blooming tree to elevate your home's curb appeal and add more color to your front yard landscaping.

Yet, without checking, you could be unwittingly planting species that are illegal to grow in Texas – and other nearby states.

The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica "Brown Turkey") is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, mild figs and adaptability to West Texas ... to a rich brownish purple and begin to droop ...

Despite this, there is no harm in giving companion planting a try, especially when pairing certain flowers ... for your fruit trees, consider Lavender (Lavandula). This fantastic companion plant is ...

Smaller and smaller dwarf type trees and shrubs are being cultivated all the time, and regardless of what kind of fruit you like, it is almost guaranteed that there will be a variety that is small ...

Fremantle has locked a first-look TV deal with Fruit Tree, the production label run by two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone (Poor Things) and Dave McCary (Saturday Night Live). Fremantle has said that ...

Can you eat the fruit of a cherry blossom tree? It seems largely not advisable to eat something off of a cherry blossom tree. Reports of their flavor vary widely, with some calling the fruit inedible.