Over winter, fruit trees that are young, recently planted, or grown in pots need protection from frost. Mulching - If you are thinking of how to protect fruit trees from frost, mulching should be ...

While you're preparing your fruit trees for winter, don't forget about the rest of your garden. Discover 5 household items that can protect your plants from frost , and how to protect your plants ...

Protecting fruit trees’ trunks is especially important in winter for two very different reasons. The first was mentioned above–rodents and rabbits love to chew on tree-trunk bark which can ...

'If you grow fruit trees in pots and you reside in a cool region, such as US hardiness zone 4, you will need to protect your plants during the winter months,' says plant expert, Katie Sunderlage ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an ...

Most other fruit trees are best pruned when they are dormant in late winter, when it’s easier to inspect the leafless tree’s structure to determine what cuts are needed.

If you’ve ever considered adding fruit or nut trees to your landscape, now is the time to get started. First, make sure you have enough space. Most fruit and nut trees require a full day of sun ...

During winter: Avoid applying fertilizer in winter. According to Kidd, ... Fruit trees such as peaches, nectarines, and apricots are particularly susceptible to early frost damage.

Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit ...

Anyone who has a cherry tree in their garden - or apricots, peaches or plums - is being warned they must take action this ...