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 ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

When to Prune Apple Trees The best time to prune an apple tree is during late winter or early spring after the fruit has been harvested.

While many edible plants last a single season, or a few years at the most, these trees will keep providing fruit to your family for 100 years or more.

Pruning increases air movement within the tree canopy, potentially reduces pest problems, improves spray coverage and promotes high-quality fruit production. Late February, March or early April ...

A 3-day workshop will give you the tools you need to successfully cultivate fruit trees on a backyard or small-orchard scale.

EMMET COUNTY — The Emmet Conservation District is hosting two presentations to teach people about how to plant and care for fruit trees. The first session, "Planting/New Fruit Tree Care," is set ...

During fruit production water must be available through a tree's roots so the fruit gets large. A lack of water can cause the fruit to split. (Bob Morris) ...

Most trees with long, flexible branches, such as apple, cherry, fig, peach, pear, plum and quince lend themselves nicely to ...