Using trees to provide privacy for a backyard is a beautiful and natural alternative to installing man-made screens or bulky garden structures. And, despite what you might think, you don't need acres ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit. If you’d like to grow a fruit tree but you’re limited by a small yard, try citrus. You don’t need to dedicate a large swath of lawn to grow a lemon tree ...

When you think of fruit trees, you might envision sprawling apple or pear trees that require a lot of space and are typically grown outdoors in roomy gardens or orchards. However, growing fruit trees ...

Pear trees will most certainly get a few heads turning, as a good fruit tree for growing in pots, it's a good choice for a small backyard. "Pear trees, given proper care, can thrive in pots, offering ...

You can add beauty and interest to your patio with citrus trees grown in containers. There are several types of these miniature trees that can be grown in containers — trees that have all the appeal ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UC Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

If you’d like to grow a fruit tree but you’re limited by a small yard, try citrus. You don’t need to dedicate a large swath of lawn to grow a lemon tree—you can grow one in a large container. Growing ...