Water a young plum tree abundantly when the topsoil gets dry—this will help it develop a strong root system. “Manual watering is especially important during the first few years after planting,” ...

Fruit trees, whether it's apples, pears, figs, or nectarines, are wonderful to grow for a surplus of your favorite fruit when ...

With beautiful foliage, spring flowers and fall fruit, crabapple trees tick every box, and there's a variety to suit everyone ...

BOISE, Idaho — You’ve probably noticed that the tree buds are swelling earlier than usual due to our mild winter. So what does that mean for home fruit growers? Garden master Jim Duthie shares tips ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. Most types of citrus ripen in the winter and you may be wondering as to when they should be picked. This is a personal decision, depending on how ...

Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production.

High temperatures, hot nights, long days and kids on summer vacation cause fruit tree neglect. Gardening is the last thing you want to do in late summer, yet proper care really pays off now. It’s ...

Master Gardeners offer a series of free workshops for home gardeners, covering everything from caring for fruit trees to enticing pollinators to the landscape. SANTA ROSA Expert offers advice on ...

Fruit trees can seem low-maintenance, but this can often lead gardeners into dangerous territory as one common habit usually ...

If your lime tree isn't producing as much fruit as you would like, it's probably not getting adequate pollination, but there ...