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 ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to ...

The trunks of your fruit trees are prone to frost cracks and sun scald in the winter. Wrap them in this affordable, ...

A good rule of thumb is to get potted fruit trees in the ground at least 4 to 6 weeks before your fall frost date. In a mild ...

When Tom Spellman began lecturing on fruit trees more than two decades ago, his audience skewed primarily older with lots of people in their 60s and 70s. In recent years, that’s started to change.

Mechanical harvesting of fruit trees represents a transformative approach to modern orchard management. By applying controlled vibrational excitations, these systems selectively detach ripe fruit ...

It's time to wake up and smell the coffee, gardeners. And while you're at it, you can grow your own - assuming you're patient and willing to protect the plant during freezes. Arabica coffee is among ...

This year's edition of Urban Harvest's 18th annual fruit tree sale will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Houston Community College West Loop Campus, 5601 West Loop ...