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Pruning in the dormant season is absolutely necessary for trees that form fruit on new wood. Nectarines and peaches are two trees that benefit from dormant pruning. Others, like apricot, cherry, and ...
There is nothing quite like being able to enjoy your favorite fresh fruit that you can pick straight from your own garden. Some fruits take years to mature, but others grow much faster. Here are five ...
Grow a grapefruit tree in a fertile and well-draining soil type. Trees will struggle in heavy soils, and Bethany Lakatos, plant expert at Fast Growing Trees, says: ‘Because they are sensitive to root ...
We're all familiar with apples and pears, but there are many other fruit trees that produce edible fruit. Perhaps not as ...
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that poses a danger to North Carolina agricultural crops, grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. They also attract ants and ...
A common question I receive is, “How should I fertilize my trees or shrubs?” The answer, as with many gardening questions, is ...
This makes a large tree and is not suitable for small gardens or containers,' warns Angela. But if you do have the space, this beautiful tree is not only great for blossom but also for the fruit, ...
Today we are talking about planting citrus fruit. The new plants from the nurseries are lush and full because of good summer ...
Nestled between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix sits a jewel of the north that somehow remains one of the Great Lakes State’s best-kept secrets: Charlevoix, Michigan. Downtown Charlevoix beckons ...
Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and ...