The objective of backyard fruit-tree culture is a prolonged harvest of tree-ripened fruit. In a small yard, homeowners may have to plant fruit trees close together, which restricts vigor and size.

Sure, you can walk into the grocery store and toss a bag of nectarines or apples into your shopping cart, but wouldn’t it be better if you could just walk out your back door? We found a book, Fruit ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Instead, use a method perfected by ...

CHRONICLE MONDAY NIGHT AT SEVEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROW IT GREEN. I’M JACQUELINE THOMAS HERE AT APPLE HILL FARM IN CONCORD, TALKING WITH STEPH SUSZYNSKI FROM THE UNH EXTENSION. AND A LOT OF FOLKS TRY ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown for their abundance of fruits that are known for their distinct, sweet ...

Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...