Help apples, pears, and other fruit trees survive the cold with these winterizing tips. Remove leaves, windfall fruit, and weeds around trees, and mulch for soil insulation. Protect trees with tree ...

Select a fruit tree variety for your climate and plant it in full sun. Pruning, thinning fruit, and watering during dry spells are key to good fruit production. To ensure pollination, plant trees in ...

Blythe Copeland is a writer, editor, and blogger who began working with Treehugger in 2008. First, you'll need to figure out how much space you have. If you have a large yard, you can go with classic ...

Healthy crops of healthy home-grown fruit is one of the delights of summer. To reap the rewards, and bit of preparation and care over winter is key to success. In mild climates, it’s common for some ...

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

We are fortunate to be able to grow many different types of plants here in Tucson. We have a nearly tropical climate, but we do get some freezes in the winter. This allows us to grow a wide range of ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

An apple tree can take up to five years to bear fruit, a pear tree between four and six, and a sweet cherry up to seven. The worst part? This countdown begins after you plant the young trees in your ...

Remove leaves, windfall fruit, and weeds around trees, and mulch for soil insulation. Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent. Fertilize only if a soil test ...