Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

Water a young plum tree abundantly when the topsoil gets dry—this will help it develop a strong root system. “Manual watering ...

Nothing screams summer like biting into a ripe, juicy peach, a stone fruit that’s typically harvested in the United States from May through late September. While you can buy peaches at farmers markets ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Related Articles These flowers ...

Looking to turn your yard into a secluded oasis? While a fence certainly provides privacy, it doesn't have the beauty (or ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

If you're growing hibiscus shrubs but would prefer them to have the shape of a slender tree instead of an unruly shrub, ...