That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted, and so are pecans. Some ...

Whether you are searching for an ornamental cherry or a fruiting cherry, this guide will help you find the right tree for ...

From citrus to peaches, almost all fruit trees are grafted ... which enables the cambium — a green layer beneath the bark that generates new growth — of each piece to connect and become ...

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 ...

From Hersford Garden and Nursery comes a guide to cultivating fruit trees, one of the most rewarding types of trees. Fruit trees not only enhance the beauty of your landscape but also produce ...

Fruit trees are plenty rewarding ... Vibrant leaves, a well-developed crown, healthy bark, and continual growth all indicate that your tree is thriving. “Before planting an apple, pear, or ...

Bark serves as the skin of the tree, protecting the internal plumbing ... Shade, beautiful foliage, flowers, and fruit that attract birds count among their qualities. Welcoming these long-lived ...

Galls are abnormal growths on a part of the plant. They can be caused by bacteria, insects, mites and fungi. They can be on ...

There are a few general guidelines on what types of trees are best planted in spring, according to Sharon Yiesla, a ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about specific apple tree sprays and commiserated about fake hosta seeds.

Dear Reader: Wait until the grass has greened up fully and is growing actively. That’s probably going to be late April into May. I use a square-bladed nursery spade, also called a “tile spade.” It ...