If you're interested in growing fruit trees in your garden, consider choosing native varieties. Native fruit trees require less maintenance than non-native ones because they are well-adapted to the ...

Think about your lawn: A picturesque stretch of carefully manicured green grass that you adore spending time on. However, does it feel like something's missing? Grass-only yards can be visually ...

After the leaves of the persimmon tree fall in autumn, much of the fruit still clings to the branches through November. The first time I plucked a persimmon from a tree and took a bite, I was ...

TreeFest is proud to celebrate its 27th year of giving away bare-root seedlings to Wilmington residents as part of an ongoing effort to replenish our tree canopy. This year, I was delighted to see the ...

November means it is time to pick persimmons. Some gardeners enjoy eating the fruits of our native persimmon, while others harvest them to predict the weather. For years, gardeners have been cutting ...

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.