A few months ago a friend's tiny courtyard was concrete, more concrete, a few weeds, and an elderly dog soaking up the sun.

An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its hybrids, which do not ...

At first glance, kumquats might look like mini oranges—but the citrus fruit is so much more. They boast a delightfully unique sweet-tart flavor and, thanks to their edible peel, kumquats are ...