Create a strong branch structure to hold the growing fruit Create fruiting wood where you want to pick the fruit Allow light ...

Pruning is an essential part of fruit tree maintenance, but doing it wrong can spell trouble for your trees. Here are the key ...

For homeowners looking for the ideal time to prune, keep in mind that shade trees should also be pruned just before growth ...

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Extensive pruning is best done over a period of two to three years to lessen shock to the tree, with no more than one-third ...

Come summertime, apple, pear, plum and cherry ... fruit trees with an organic winter tree wash." He adds: "This should be done before any leaves or blossom buds show, so February is the last ...

I once saw people pulling down on crape myrtle tree branches trying to get beads ... they come up looking healthy and increasing in volume, but no buds or blooms. What could be the problem?

Consider growing some productive climbing crops for vertical interest too. Some great options include cucumbers, climbing beans and peas, or vine tomatoes. If you have the space, espalier or ...