Choose a suitable location: Peach trees need six to eight hours of sunlight daily. The soil should be well-draining and rich ...

Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, or in overly rich soil affects tree growth and health. Not watering enough and pruning ...

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 now’s the ...

Digging a nice, deep hole for a young tree seems like a great idea for holding the tree in place and providing lots of soil nutrients, doesn't it? Surprisingly, this is not the case. House Digest's ...

The new “The Home Orchard” covers more crops and site selection, variety choice, pruning, grafting, irrigation and integrated ...

Once you purchase a tree, planting seems like it would be a simple task: dig a hole, plop your new fruit tree in, water and done. Not so fast, my intrepid gardener, there are a few steps to take to ...

Grow a crabapple tree to catch the attention of wildlife and your fellow gardeners. The spring blooms look gorgeous and birds ...

The dormant season is the perfect time to plant fruit and nut trees in East Texas. With the cooler temperatures, planting now allows trees to develop strong roots before spring growth begins. If ...

Growing tree fruit is rewarding. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County's Horticultural Hotline receives many calls about tree fruit problems. Growing tree fruit is rewarding. However, it's ...