Remove leaves, windfall fruit, and weeds around trees, and mulch for soil insulation. Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent. Fertilize only if a soil test ...

Master Gardener Michael Janik is a fruit tree expert who advises this for fruit trees in May: “Thinning is an essential step in producing larger, tastier fruit and will also help prevent damage from ...

Select a fruit tree variety for your climate and plant it in full sun. Pruning, thinning fruit, and watering during dry spells are key to good fruit production. To ensure pollination, plant trees in ...

The Pacific Northwest’s climate usually nurtures nearly every kind of plant. But after years in a row of record-breaking summer heat, professional and hobbyist gardeners are growing out the roots of ...

How does the idea of a compact, aromatic, and fun-to-grow citrus tree strike you? It does sound good, doesn’t it, so let's look at how to grow a kumquat tree outdoors to fill any space with beauty and ...

Did you know that the jujube tree (Ziziphus jujuba) is one of the oldest fruit-bearing trees grown in cultivation? In its ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...