TORRETTA, Sicily >> Watching Giovanni Caruso prune an olive tree is like observing a mountain climber decide how to reach the next hand-grip in a cliff. He chooses his path with deliberation. He even ...

Q: I have two mature olive trees in my back yard. They do not fruit. I would like to know how much to water them especially now in the hot Tucson summer. Also both have sprouted suckers and I am not ...

When you're out in the yard pruning your trees, you might be tempted to spruce up your evergreens while you're at it, but ...

A question for Dan Gill: Our sweet olive has been in the ground about four years and is about 6 feet tall. We've heard these trees can grow to be about 12 to 14 feet tall. I'd like to prune off some ...

Olive trees are ideally suited to hot and dry climates and can be very versatile plants for any backyard. They can grow in beds or borders, and are one of the best trees for small gardens, while they ...

January marks a strategic period for those who care for the garden with attention. During winter, many trees enter dormancy, which reduces stress caused by cutting and promotes faster, more balanced ...