The easiest way is a cut test. Take random samples of ~10 fruits/seeds and cut them in half to see if solid. Many maples, ...

How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams, oaks, sycamores and other trees at the end of summer. It was with such ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some seeds will germinate with no help from gardeners -- for example, those from the Halloween pumpkin you tossed into your compost pile.

If you’re looking to increase the number of trees and shrubs on your property and you’re up for a challenge, now is a great time to start new trees and shrubs from seeds. Yes, it’s an exercise in ...

Answer:Prunus mexicana (Mexican plum) is native to Texas and to the area around Cherokee County, so it should do well in your garden. Here are the Propagation Instructions for Prunus mexicana (Mexican ...

Looking up at an ash tree's leaves and branches. - La fotisto/Shutterstock Sprays of white blossoms in spring, dappled shade in summer, blazing foliage in fall, and an animal habitat year-round -- ...

Planting a peach tree in your yard is a great way to enjoy this sweet, juicy stone fruit all season long. If you live in a USDA Growing Zone between 4 and 9, it's possible to grow your own beautiful ...

Watch an oak tree growing from an acorn to a young plant over 133 days in this time-lapse. We picked white oak because it can be germinated immediately without a need for cold-stratification like red ...

There’s something about eating fresh, ripe fruit that makes us want to plant the seeds in our yard and grow our own trees. Many fruits are easy to grow from seed, just think about those watermelons ...