As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

Want fresh, delicious fruit? Plant these fast-growing fruit trees that grow well in Southern climates. Experts share what to ...

“I planted some fruit trees this year. Do I need to do anything to protect them from the winter weather?” Many homeowners in this area elected to include install fruit trees as extensions of their ...

Start your trees off right with the best method for preparing soil for fruit trees. Tree trunk wrap, stakes, and mulch also help to establish healthy trees. Once you’ve invested in new fruit trees, ...

Q: I live in a rural area that is surrounded by large oak trees. They attract a variety of squirrels and other wildlife. Other than fencing off every tree, is there any way of protecting fruit trees ...

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems.

Q. In your recommendations to protect developing peach fruit from insects, you usually mention spraying malathion every week — is that necessary? What about one of the organic insecticides?

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 ...

Q: My mandarin tree is dropping its tiny green fruits. Can you tell me why this is happening? The amount that is falling seems to be a lot more than normal. A: It’s normal for all types of citrus ...

Limes and other citrus take several years to mature and bear fruit consistently after planting. (Wikimedia) Question: I have a lime tree that is approximately 3 years old. The first year I planted it, ...

Planting fast-growing fruit trees on your property provides delicious, nutrient-rich fruit during harvest time. Fruit trees also provide food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. We spoke with ...