The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

Follow these simple steps to grow a lemon tree from seed. Start by ensuring you have all the necessary materials needed, including a fresh lemon, seed trays or small pots, well-draining potting soil, ...

The long-struggling Florida citrus industry now faces an invasive species crisis, but researchers have a plan to fight back.

Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are ...

You can have a refreshing green space even with a small area. Select fruit plants with great potential to thrive in a pot to bring elegance, fragrance, and access to fresh fruits. With proper ...

Citrus greening is a widespread disease in Florida that affects all citrus cultivars. The disease is spread by an insect called the Asian citrus psyllid, which infects the tree as it feeds. Improving ...

This video highlights 9 citrus tree varieties that can thrive in cold climates, ranked from most to least cold-hardy. Learn practical tips for keeping your trees healthy during freezing temperatures ...

CHARLOTTE — October is Charlotte Tree Month, and Storm Water Services is using that time as a call to action to support one of the county’s most important pieces of stormwater infrastructure: our ...

Cool, wet spring weather conditions often create the perfect environment for Fusarium root rot to develop in soybean fields. This soilborne disease can damage roots and seedlings before any visible ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Agricultural researchers want to determine where across Michigan two types of root rot are killing Christmas trees – a major crop commodity in the state. The U.S. Department of ...

Growing lemons in a container is easier than you may believe. “On a scale of one to 10, with 10 being hard to grow, I would say lemons are a six,” says Matthew Fleming, lead horticulturist for ...