As well as being able to grow some of the best fruit trees in your own backyard, the benefits of fall planting bare-root trees in fall include: If you live in zone 7 or colder, it's best to wait ...

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

Allow the plant to dry out just a bit between watering. Consider making your own compost to give a nutrient boost to your ...

If you plant your fruit trees at the wrong time of the year, they may not develop properly or grow as strong as they could. While you may think fall is the best time to plant, it isn't ideal.

You also need to be aware of the potential size your tree will grow to and whether it's self-fertilising. Self-fertile trees will produce fruit without the need for another tree to pollinate it.

I have never experienced discontentment in winter. I keep myself active in my little urban orchard by choosing fruiting trees ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...

Grapevines and fruit trees. Now is the time to clonally propagate grapevines, fig and pomegranate trees from cuttings. In a ...