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For the past decade, unpredictable winters have wreaked havoc on Georgia’s peaches. But farmers are adapting, with new methods and peach varieties that rely on timing.
A homesteader grows 99 per cent of the produce she eats – only goes to the grocery store once a month and spends just $50 on tropical fruit, toilet roll and white vinegar. Katie Krejci, 38, started ...
The 'Meyer' lemon is a compact, delicious hybrid that fits nicely into tiny gardens. You can grow it in the ground or plant ...
Deciduous and coniferous trees vary in many more ways than only leaf types. Learn these differences and you'll know which ...
The best time to prune most fruit trees is in late winter or early spring, says Boersma, while the tree is still dormant, but ...
Juneberries (Amelanchier alnifolia) are easy fruit trees to grow. They are not fussy about soil type and don't need fertilizer or a strict watering regime.
White capote has the potential to reach 50 feet in height and tolerate wetter soil than most fruit trees and will yield a ...
Citrus trees, with their glossy green leaves and fragrant blossoms, can be a rewarding addition to any garden in Napa Valley, writes David Shubin, a.
Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner ...
It's not easy growing fruit trees and bushes in pots. Here's why... along with tips on how to sidestep nine potential pitfalls.
Persimmons The best time to plant fruit trees in North Texas is late December until early March, when trees and plants are dormant.
If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune ...