“Another popular choice is dwarf peach trees, which begin fruiting in only 1 to 2 years through proper pruning and grow to heights of 6 to 8 feet,” Sons says. Dwarf peach trees grow best in sunny ...

There’s nothing as sweet as enjoying a home-grown fruit harvest, but the wait time can be years for many trees to bear fruit. There are fast-growing fruit trees that can give you fruit quickly, though ...

This time each year, Melbourne based Kiwis make a special mission to find their feijoa hit. Aussies don’t seem to get what all the fuss is about. When it cools down and autumn hits in New Zealand, ...

To reduce the labour intensity of regular mowing, consider reducing the size of the lawn, and create a vegetable garden at ...

Asian fruit comes in vibrant colours, with unusual tastes and textures. So, check out our Asian fruit bible for information ...

Loquat, otherwise known as the 'Japanese plum' (Eriobotrya japonica), are a tall glossy-leaved tree native to southeast Asia. Known for their vibrant orange fruits, they are hardy in USDA zones 8-11, ...

As this is the time of year when Aloe vera is in bloom, the story of how this plant arrived in our hemisphere is worth telling. Native to the rocky soil of the southern Arabian Peninsula — Saudi ...

Set within a tightly held blue-chip enclave of Bayview, 26 Loquat Valley Road is a family residence of remarkable warmth, balance, and enduring appeal. Move in ready from day one, the home seamlessly ...

You may know the sounds of parrots screeching pretty well. They’re now definitely part of L.A.'s soundscape, even though they're not native to Southern California and only started multiplying a few ...

Show of hands: How many of you have eaten a peach down to the pit and wondered, "Could I grow my own peach tree from this?" Most of you have? Excellent, because so have we! The pit, also called the ...