The idea of picking a ripe apple or juicy peach off of a tree in your own backyard may sound like an out-of-reach dream, but with the right care and proper research, you can turn this fantasy into a ...

Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container outside during the summer and bring it back inside if you live in a region ...

Sudden frosts can damage any sort of tree that isn't expecting it, but especially fruit trees. You may lose a harvest if you ...

Just because your new fruit tree bloomed this spring doesn’t mean it will produce fruit. It all depends on the variety you chose, and whether it’s reliable in your immediate microclimate. If you get ...

A fruit tree can be a friend or foe; it's all about understanding its needs. Peach, plum, or pear: here's the fertilizer your ...

A fruit tree can thrive or die based on where, how and when it is planted, as well as how often it is watered. Knowing how to care for a fruit tree can make all the difference in how much it will ...

If you’re new to growing fruit trees and expecting instant gratification, we’ll have to burst your bubble before we get any further: most fruit trees take three full growing seasons before they begin ...

Q: Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very ...