Fruit trees do need some maintenance in the home landscape, but with the right plan, you can be harvesting the fruits of your labor. If you are planting a new fruit tree, be sure you consider its ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and ...

If you grow fruit trees in pots, they are more vulnerable in dry weather and will require regular deep watering and close attention to ensure the soil does not dry out. 1. Fig ...

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit ...

You may be tempted to grow a fruit tree in your yard, but not all of them are desirable. Learn which ones to avoid and what alternatives to grow instead.

Here is a step-by-step guide for growing a peach tree from seed, from seed selection, preparation, and cold treatment to ...

Much of your future harvest depends on the weather, fruit tree location and the microclimate of your landscape. That’s the Mojave Desert for you. Some of these suggestions may work in the future.

*Fill in the space around the root ball with the dirt that was dug out of the hole. Continue to press down on the dirt until ...

It’s normal for fruit trees to drop some fruit early in the summer to stay healthy and balanced. Pollination problems, pests, ...

From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted, and so are pecans. Some ornamental trees and plants, including Japanese magnolias, Japanese maples and camellias, also are grafted.

At this event you can expect to learn all about how to plant trees for your landscape, and how to prune them through the years for optimal health and harvests. Fruit trees are plenty rewarding ...