The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...

Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a ...

If you have already figured out how to map and space your veggie garden, you may be wondering where you can fit in a few fruit trees. For those with limited backyard space, the good news is there are ...

You don't have to live in Florida or California to grow your own citrus. Follow these tips to pick the right variety and pot for growing a lemon tree anywhere.

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February and March are great times to prune your fruit trees. With the leaves off, it’s much easier to see the tree’s natural structure. Your goal should be an open canopy that is open enough that you ...

It is bare-root season for fruit trees as well as time to prune and a reminder: before Valentine’s Day spray peaches and nectarines for peach leaf curl. The most important pruning is the pruning of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A black-headed grosbeak perching in a tree - Gerald A. DeBoer/Shutterstock Whether you want to scope out birds with binoculars ...

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

These low-maintenance landscaping ideas are perfect for homeowners with small front yards and are backed by expert approval.