There’s something magical about growing your own sweet snacks and plucking a piece of fruit from a branch you’ve tended. But growing fruit trees requires considerable care and ...

Who wouldn't love to grow a mini orchard housing diverse fruit trees to keep us and the pretty birds visiting our backyards satiated year-round. Sadly, with even the youngest seedlings costing over ...

a gardener waters a young fruit tree - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images Fruit trees are among the most beneficial plants you can have in your yard. Not only do they provide you with fresh, organic food, ...

The majority of fruit trees prefer a balanced, well-draining soil, but there is one variety that thrives in clay — and it's ...

Fruit trees can transform your backyard into a mini orchard, but many types won't be ready to harvest until a decade or more after planting. Luckily, there are fast-growing fruit trees that you can ...

Starting an edible garden can make it easier for you to eat healthy and avoid rising grocery costs. You have access to fresh, organic fruits and veggies right outside your door, and can also take ...

If you love fresh fruit, you've probably considered growing your own fruit trees. What could be better than a freshly picked apple or pear that you put hard work into growing yourself? Unfortunately, ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

Questions? Go to the Spokane County Master Gardener website, www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/Spokane/eastside/. Pollination charts are at treefruit.wsu.edu/orchard ...

When you're at the grocery store, choosing fruits that are at peak ripeness can be a little tricky. Even when you know the red flags to look for when buying fruit — like browning pineapple leaves — ...

Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...