A fruit tree can be a friend or foe; it's all about understanding its needs. Peach, plum, or pear: here's the fertilizer your tree needs and how to apply it. If you have an orchard full of fruit trees ...

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

To ensure fruit trees receive optimal nutrients, they should be properly fertilized. Photo: GettyImages/ElenaTaurus To keep fruit trees healthy and ensure they bear ...

Q: I have been trying to grow fruit trees from seeds. I noticed that all the bare-root trees I see at nurseries have a green pellet-type fertilizer or a green-colored emulsion for a starter fertilizer ...

Q: Is it too late to fertilize my nectarine tree with buds starting to form? Fertilizer instructions advise to apply it in early February before buds appear. A: No, it is not too late to fertilize ...

Established fruit trees don't need to be fertilized much besides annual compost, say OSU Extension master gardeners. Photo of Sweet Tango apples provided by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.