The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

Pruning is an essential garden chore for healthy trees, and you may assume that fruit and shade trees have the same pruning ...

Time is running out. If you haven’t given your backyard fruit trees their annual dormant pruning, you should get to it as soon as possible. Deciduous trees, including apples, pears, plums, peaches, ...

If you have already figured out how to map and space your veggie garden, you may be wondering where you can fit in a few fruit trees. For those with limited backyard space, the good news is there are ...

Have you ever picked up a piece of fruit from the grocery store only to find it tastes bland? Perhaps you are fighting fruit tree pests that ruin your backyard harvest. Many gardeners would love to ...

Gardeners in the San Antonio area have lots of options for growing fruit in the backyard. Among the choices are peaches, citrus, plums, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate, plums, figs, persimmons ...