Q.: We bought our home last year and were told by the previous owner that the yard had peach, cherry and apple trees. He said all he ever did was spray them once for pests in the early spring. We did ...

Having sandy soil in the yard doesn't mean you can't have an orchard full of trees bearing delicious fruit. You just have to ...

When considering which trees to plant in your garden, one variety tends to grow at a faster rate than most, and produces lovely flowers in the springtime, too.

In the home landscape, fruit trees probably provide the biggest spectacle; beautiful, fragrant spring blossoms followed by an abundance of summer and fall fruit. I have often asked, why is it we do ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

This dwarf backyard peach tree utilizes its energy to produce fruit and will need postpartum care to remain vigorous. (Photo: Maureen Gilmer/TNS) High temperatures, hot nights, long days and kids on ...

Q. My peach trees struggled this year. The fruit set was very sparse, and the fruit that did make was inedible due to disease and bug holes. Can you provide some tips to hopefully prevent a repeat of ...

When our fruit trees go into dormancy, building their reserves for spring bloom and summer harvest, it’s time to show them some love and care. Janet Caprile, UC Cooperative Extension’s Farm Advisor, ...

Peach trees may be a popular addition to many backyard fruit gardeners, but they're also a magnet for aphids, thrips, and other sap-sucking insects. One smart, environmentally friendly way to reduce ...

Q. I have had a peach tree in my backyard for several years. It produces peaches but they are hard, green and never seem to ripen. What can I do to get this tree to produce some good peaches? A. To ...

Q. Is it too late to prune my peach tree? It has started to bud. -- Glenn Hope, Fulton County A. Early to mid-March is a fine time to prune peach trees. Your goal should be to have a three- to ...

BOROUGHWIDE — The streets of Brooklyn have a secret bounty of fig, apple, plum, pear and cherry trees. “There is nothing that compares to that simple pleasure of pulling a piece of soft purple fruit ...