Q: We want to plant a few fruit trees in our back yard. The man at the nursery told us that all their trees were “low chill” trees. Now, I’m wondering just what he meant by that. A: You were ...

When the leaves are off the tree in the winter, be sure to check them for anything out of the ordinary. If you find the growth, prune it out. Cut the stem at least six to eight inches below the knot.

A: Almond trees will grow in most of our southern California gardens as easily as any other tree. As long as your garden soil drains well and isn’t too shallow, an almond tree should grow well ...