The best time to plant a peach tree was 10 years ago, but the second-best time is today. Well, only if "today" is in the fall. Compared to other fruit trees, a peach tree can be delicate, so it's ...

Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...

Planting a peach tree in your yard puts fresh, ripe peaches within reach. Among fruit trees, peaches (as well as apricots and nectarines) are ideal candidates for growing from seed. All you need are ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Fruit trees are always a great addition to your garden. As well as looking pretty and making your garden smell great, they also provide quicker and cheaper fruit options than supermarkets and are ...

I was eating lunch with a group of “gentlemen farmers” the other day who were discussing their expectations from their fruit trees. Figs, plums, pears, blueberries, peaches and more were discussed.

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 ...

Question. I noticed the magnolia trees dropping a lot of yellow leaves. Is this normal? Answer. Yellow fallen leaves may be a bit unsightly, but they are normal for magnolias at this time of the year.

Try the new Rodeo Tomato STM2255 in your garden this spring. It is a determinate selection with a long list of disease resistances and large bright red fruit. They are available at area nurseries now.

Want a healthy fruit crop? Early in the season, you may have to thin the fruit. Look for the healthiest, least damaged and largest among the cluster to keep and discard the others. Courtesy Johnson ...