The deciduous tree supports the zebra swallowtail butterfly — a species that has all but disappeared from the Pittsburgh ...

With cold weather coming, it's important to prepare your fruit trees. Luckily, there are some things you can do now to help ...

Pomegranate trees flourish in well-draining loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0, which is slightly acidic to neutral.

Peaches are in season and this fruit tree produces a flat peach which is adapt to all climates (not just the cold). It tastes ...

If you want to plant fruit trees to enjoy the joys of homegrown harvests, the fall is a perfect time to do so. The ground ...

Mark Hanrahan cut open a Cosmic Crisp apple on his orchard north of Buena on a hazy morning in mid-September. With a spray of iodine, he could tell by the ensuing coloration the conversion of starch t ...

For a hint of the Mediterranean, try a fig tree like 'Brown Turkey'. They thrive in pots and actually bear fruit better when ...

There’s something undeniably magical about autumn—the crisp air, the crunchy leaves, and the sudden urge to sip cider while ...

Growing your own fruit trees can be extremely rewarding, but it won't like turn out the way you hope when it comes to apple trees. Here's why.

“Asian pears are ready to pick and eat as soon as their skin is no longer green and has changed to shades of brown, russet, or gold,” says Ervin. “The fruit will still be firm when picked and will ...

No matter when you choose to eat them, pears offer a wealth of health benefits. A standout one is that "pears are one of the ...