June is one of the most important months during the apple-growing season. Taking care of pests, diseases, and proper watering ...

A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

There's something so rewarding about picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. If you're interested in cultivating fruit trees in your garden, there are several varieties that can be planted in ...

With spring getting into full swing, your garden is beginning to wake up from the winter cold. That means it's time to clean the plant beds of dead foliage and weeds, test the soil for proper ...

Fireblight is the number one downfall of pears, says Biltonen. "There are several fireblight-resistant varieties that exist, like Harrowsweet, Potomac, Shenandoah, and Harrowcrisp," he says. Apple ...

As you start to think of Spring time weather, you may begin looking around the yard making a to-do list to accomplish. One of those looming tasks may be finally “attacking” that old apple tree. Late ...

Planting trees is a long-term commitment in many cases. If you do want to play the long game, consider fruit trees. Many (not ...

So a couple weekends ago, we set a morning aside to de-apple the tree. There are still that many apples attached to the tree, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Apple tree in an orchard. - BongrakArt/Shutterstock A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce ...