We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardeners who have tried growing their own fruit know how difficult it can be. From meeting their soil requirements and keeping on top of ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

There's little as rewarding as eating homegrown fruit. The good news: Many varieties — like mulberry and lemon trees — don't require a large backyard to flourish. While it's true that some fruit trees ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

Maybe you know your watering, pruning, and fertilizing well enough to get your fruit trees and bushes to produce something edible out of a pot. Maybe the bugs won’t infest, and the deer won’t eat ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

Growing fruit trees indoors can transform even the coziest corners of your home into a verdant personal orchard. Even better, for impatient gardeners, there are a few fast-growing varieties that can ...

Nothing beats baking fresh fruit tarts from a tree you cultivated in your backyard orchard. But what if you live in a chilly location? Will the harsh weather mean poor growth and pitiful harvests?

Growing tree fruit is rewarding. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County's Horticultural Hotline receives many calls about tree fruit problems. Growing tree fruit is rewarding. However, it's ...