Depending on the size and variety of the pear tree, expect it to bear fruit between three to seven years of age. “You can ...

The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted ...

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s ...

Create a strong branch structure to hold the growing fruit Create fruiting wood where you want to pick the fruit Allow light ...

Why prune an apple tree? If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple ...

Artist Sam Van Aken fuses heirloom trees through a horticultural process known as grafting. He then plants them around the ...

If you love fresh fruit but don't have much space, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in today’s compact ...

To grow figs as bushes, cut young trees back to about half their original height before transplanting. Prune shoots that grow ...

Veggies aren't the only food you can grow on your own. But if you're going to grow fruit, avoid growing some of these tree ...

Growing fruiting apple trees in your yard? Consider growing these companion plants nearby to help ensure you enjoy a ...

An expert has shared her three small trees perfect for growing in pots on balconies, patios or small gardens that will ...

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