Strawberry trees, which are native to the Mediterranean to Ireland, are winter hardy in zones seven through ten. Before purchasing a tree online, know your zone so you can learn whether or not a ...

A member of the heath family, it belongs to the genus Arbutus, of which there are at least fourteen species of flowering shrubs and trees. Arbutus unedo is indigenous to southern Europe and Ireland.

What: Arbutus unedo, also known as the strawberry tree, is an easy-to-grow, four-season evergreen shrub with outstanding flowers, funky fruit, glossy green leaves and cinnamon-colored bark. Why plant ...

Mike McGrath explains why fall is the best time to plant a tree, how to get your fig tree to produce more fruit, how to rid your garden of Mexican bean beetles, why ivy needs to be cleared from your ...

Winter birds need all they can help they can get, especially when it comes to food and shelter this time of the year. The tiny Anna’s hummingbirds that overwinter in local gardens especially need ...

Take these steps in autumn to protect strawberries from harsh winter weather and keep them healthy and producing for next spring's crop.

Why would I recommend a tree that's short-lived, brittle in the wind and sensitive to low temperatures? Because it's a pretty, fast-growing, small tree that bears clusters of delicious, half-inch-wide ...

KERRY has many rare plant and animal species. The county forms the last refuge, on a national and international scale, for many species and habitats. Our climate of cool summers, high rainfall and ...

It is common in our region for plants to grow beyond the expected size. While I take notice of the estimated mature size on the nursery label before buying a new plant, I rely more on my observations ...