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

Whether you plan to spend your winters making jam or simply want to enjoy the taste of an apple picked straight from the tree, growing your own fruit is a rewarding occupation. Even a beginner ...

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 ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

Have you ever picked up a piece of fruit from the grocery store only to find it tastes bland? Perhaps you are fighting fruit tree pests that ruin your backyard harvest. Many gardeners would love to ...

Plant a mango tree in a warm and tropical climate and it will flourish. The trees can grow large and produce a great crop of fruits year after year. That may all sound great, but it can come with ...

Most people living across Yakima County have little idea of how their home practices can affect neighbors and the economy. I (Keith Mathews) have 44 years of experience learning the tree fruit ...

Time is running out. If you haven’t given your backyard fruit trees their annual dormant pruning, you should get to it as soon as possible. Deciduous trees, including apples, pears, plums, peaches, ...

The objective of backyard fruit-tree culture is a prolonged harvest of tree-ripened fruit. In a small yard, homeowners may have to plant fruit trees close together, which restricts vigor and size.

You don't need a big backyard to enjoy fresh fruit from your own garden. Whether you have a tiny patio or even just a balcony, these compact fruit trees are worth the space they take. They're native ...