Fruit trees are among the most rewarding types of trees to cultivate. They enhance the beauty of the landscape and produce delicious fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or used in jams and pies. The only ...

Most people think fruit trees are for serious gardeners; the type who have spray schedules pinned to their garage wall and ...

Q. About 3 1/2 years ago we planted a Fuyu Persimmon tree from a local nursery near Moreno Valley. It grew rather quickly, and last year, there was a large quantity of beautiful, tasty persimmons.

Have you ever noticed that your backyard apple or pear tree produces a large quantity of fruit one year, but a disappointingly small crop the next? This common occurrence is known as alternate bearing ...

Harsh frost at the beginning of April left many fruit tree owners at a loss, but for those spared, Utah State University (USU ...

You can order more than just groceries from Costco. Consider adding even more gorgeous greenery to your garden this spring ...

Care requirements: Full sun; soil rich in organic matter; adaptable to various soil types ...

For Sam Van Aken, grafting — a horticultural practice of joining two or more plants together — is about more than just creating the best harvest. It's a way to preserve trees, particularly varieties ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...