Evans Chigounis is a horticulture professional, community facilitator, artist, photographer and creative leader whose career ...

If you're lucky enough to have a mature pear tree in your yard, a little pruning can go a long way. Pruning fruit trees (including pear) in the winter or early spring is the perfect time because it ...

Imagine this embarrassing scenario: There's a knock on your front door. You open the door to encounter not your all-too-friendly internet salesperson but two serious-looking officials with clipboards ...

There are seemingly countless types of mushrooms, so it can be difficult to discern whether they're actually indicative of ...

A few years ago, I had an unusual request from one of my clients. My client asked me to design a landscape that would be sensitive to wildlife and attract certain birds to her yard. At the time, it ...

Parts of Vancouver Island were recently given a new plant hardiness zone designation — but we're still in a temperate climate, and those cold-tender plants need protection.

Dwarf apple trees are a great option for those who want to grow fruit but have a small yard. They have certain care needs to ...

Invasive plants, including edible fruit trees, are a problem for home gardeners and the entire ecosystem. Here's how to prevent them from spreading.