Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

Which option is best for you depends on the planting time, your budget, and other factors.

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

If you want to invest in planting fruit trees in hopes of a harvest, one of the most important things to understand is how to prep your soil ahead of time. That starts with understanding how excessive ...

Close-up of an individual planting and staking a bare root pear tree in a hole in a garden. - Paulmaguire/Getty Images While you may be busy trying to make the most of your autumn garden, the fall ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

If you're interested in growing your own fruit trees but live in a colder climate, you still have options. Consider this ...

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There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

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 ...

Carefully choosing where to plant your fruit trees is just as important as selecting the right types of fruit trees to grow. And there are certain spots you shouldn't plant a fruit tree, either for ...