Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Knowing when to harvest pears is confusing to many gardeners, because tree-ripened pears often do not usually have good quality. They develop stone or grit cells, or a mealy texture that makes the ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

• Homegrown generally tastes better than store-bought. • Planting different types provides near year-round enjoyment. • You'll worry less about pesticide residues and have a say in chemical usage on ...

It's getting to be that time of year: Apples are growing, blackberries have ripened – and pretty soon, you'll be able to find piles of smashed, rotten, unpicked fruit on a city sidewalk or in a ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

Ever taken a stroll in the park or traveled through a forest and seen a bunch of fruit trees? The temptation to pick one is so real. As each summer day passes, many fruits are coming in season in ...