Just because you have a small yard doesn't mean you need to miss out on growing your own fruit. These trees are bred to ...

If you want to plant fruit trees to enjoy the joys of homegrown harvests, the fall is a perfect time to do so. The ground conditions are ideal, as the soil is still holding onto warmth from summer, ...

If you’re new to growing fruit trees and expecting instant gratification, we’ll have to burst your bubble before we get any further: most fruit trees take three full growing seasons before they begin ...

Green-thumbed shoppers keen to start growing their own fruit can't go wrong with a traditional apple tree, which is set to yield masses of sweet and crisp fruit as early as its first growing season.

The world needs to plant 353 billion trees, or the equivalent of 50 per person, to halt climate change, according to some estimates. Although not quite on that scale, one organization hopes to make an ...

Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...

Last week we discussed chill hours and pears, peaches, apples and plums. They are the species that we initially think of for backyard fruit production in San Antonio, but they are not the easiest ...

Right now, there’s a native, tropical-tasting fruit ripening in forests throughout the United States. The Asimina triloba, commonly known as pawpaw, is found from New York to Florida and as far west ...

Large, green, drape-like leaves on tall trunks make banana plants an important part of tropical New Orleans landscapes. Last winter was unusually mild, even by New Orleans standards, and many trees ...

Q: My husband is freaking out because there is no fruit on his Kent mango tree. He has a green thumb and says he had beautiful flowers, but now no fruit. He checked a neighbor down the street, no ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...