Growing apple trees can be challenging. Here is what experts recommend to increase your chances for a bountiful apple harvest.

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...

The six year old apple, pear and plum trees at Homeacres, in June then September. See how rootstocks affect growth, what ...

Did you know that almost all fruit trees are grafted? So are most nursery trees, for that matter. Grafting is a method of joining two different varieties of tree, to get the best qualities of both in ...

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 ...

Growing fruit trees from seeds can take many years, and the resulting tree won’t be identical to the parent tree. You could end up with a new hybrid variety that produces smaller fruit that may not ...

Learn how to grow fruit at home, from choosing climate-appropriate trees and rootstocks to pruning, pest management, and ...