If you’ve ever shopped for a fruit tree, you might have noticed the term ‘rootstock’ floating around – but what are rootstocks, exactly? Well, it’s about time we demystified them, because they’re ...

As drought and water uncertainty put increasing pressure on orchard systems, researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research ...

The selection of a suitable rootstock is critical for sustainable citrus production, particularly in regions facing abiotic constraints like calcareous soils and cold damage. This study aimed to ...

Joellen Dimond discusses spring-blooming shrubs, and Mr. D. talks root stock for fruit trees. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Director of Landscape for the University of ...

When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...

Grafting is a technique used to facilitate new plant growth. It involves attaching part of a plant or tree, called a scion, onto to another branch, called a rootstock. Grafting fruit trees has been in ...

Apple (Malus × domestica) is globally valued for its taste and nutrition, yet achieving optimal quality is challenging due to the impact of factors like crop load and rootstock on fruit development.

Also selecting the right rootstock on your fruit tree is as important as getting the right kind of tree. That's just ahead on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South. - (female announcer) ...

If you want to know everything about roses in the desert, here is your chance. The Las Vegas Valley Rose Society will hold its annual rose pruning workshop Saturday from 9a.m.-2 p.m. at 1112 Oak Tree ...

Gardening is a great way to grow your own food for cooking, but it can look and feel mundane. Home Depot sells fruit trees to ...