In the last 10-15 years, the popularity of mangos has exploded in the United States. These delicious tropical fruits are now found for sale in all parts of the U.S. even as far north as Alaska. In ...

After enjoying the fruit, don't throw out the mango pit! Instead, grow a mango from seed as a new houseplant. In the last 10-15 years, the popularity of mangos has exploded in the United States. These ...

A mango tree (Mangifera indica) is tricky to grow but can be rewarding. This tree forms a dense canopy of long, oblong green leaves in the right conditions, rewarding you with white flowers from ...

QUESTION: I need to know how to plant mango seeds -- vertically or horizontally? Also, I want to plant some magnolia seeds. I've been told they have to be chilled first. Is this true? When should the ...

Growing up in suburban New York City, our house was surrounded by woods of primarily American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and white oak (Quercus alba). And one year it occurred to me that I could ...

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

Warmer weather is here, but it’s not summer garden season yet. We still need to get through some chilly nights, so while you’re patiently waiting to stick warm-weather plants in the garden, you can ...