The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...

What you need to know! Many gardeners would like to grow their own apples, pears, peaches, or cherries. However, growing tree fruit is one of the more challenging endeavors for the hobbyist. The major ...

Yes, you can grow fresh fruit on your balcony.

As prices bite and climate quirks intensify, a quiet shift is taking root in Britain’s back gardens this autumn. Across allotments and patios, growers are turning kitchen scraps and winter cold into ...

Many fruit trees, ornamental flowering trees and shade trees have something in common: The above-ground portion is not the same variety, or even the same species as the root system. They are assembled ...

If you’re dreaming of picking apples or pears from your own garden in the fall, here are some recommendations for success ...

Apples are getting ready to bloom soon. After a long winter of frozen, canned and dried fruit from my home orchard, I'm anxiously awaiting fresh, ripe, juicy fruit. How do you choose fruit tree ...

Did your fruit tree not produce much fruit this year? Let’s look into why this might occur. For the home gardener, the No. 1 reason for failure of trees to bear fruit is improper tree vigor. Over ...

Happy New Year! Let’s make some garden New Year resolutions so we all have more colorful, productive, water-wise, sustainable and edible gardens this year. 1. If there’s been rain, be sure your ...