Planting fruit trees is an investment in the future of your yard that potentially adds to your home’s curb appeal and value. However, there are some common planting pitfalls that make fruit trees more ...

Discover Mark’s top five easy-to-grow fruit trees perfect for any home garden! From hardy lemon trees to productive plums, ...

There’s something undeniably magical about autumn—the crisp air, the crunchy leaves, and the sudden urge to sip cider while wearing your coziest flannel. But beyond the pumpkin patches and harvest ...

Spring is an ideal season for planting new fruit trees in your garden. Before planting, consider your available space, soil quality, and sunlight exposure. Many fruit tree varieties require a second, ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...

As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden. While many people see winter as a time of rest for their landscape, here in the South, it’s actually one of the ...

May is the transition time. Spring blooming plants settle into summer, peach and plum trees hint at the coming harvest, ...

This spring’s planting includes 1,550 Virginia Hewes and 1,700 Redfield, two cider-specific varietals that can thrive in the ...

Brevard gardeners faced a winter freeze that damaged plants. Two upcoming events offer trees, plants and resources for replanting.

Get your fruit trees off to a strong start by avoiding these common planting mistakes. Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, ...