I'm a fan of plums, but I'm not a big fan of working outdoors at the peak of summer under a neck burning sun. Therefore, I'm happy with the time of year that pruning plum trees is most beneficial...

I grew up with apple trees around my house. While looking at their former spots today, I thought about how I would often walk out to them at a specific time of year to prune them and give them the...

When I'm growing pears myself I want to take care of these trees as best as possible in order to provide the tastiest fruit. Pruning is crucial for this. Late winter and very early spring are...

Like numerous states in America the laws surrounding ownership of beehives on residential lots are mainly decided on a city or county level. Below is a list some of the most populous cities in the...

Many cities and counties throughout Illinois allow the ownership of backyard chickens. However, numerous may not. Below is a an overview of just some of the most populous areas in the State and...

Like most states in America, backyard chicken laws in Florida are mainly decided on a city or county level. Below is a list of some of the most populous cities in the Sunshine State and the backyard...