There is a fruit tree that’s perfect for every garden and the needs of the people in it. For instance, if you have a shady garden in a cool climate region and you do lots of baking, a sour cherry ...

Care requirements: Full sun; soil rich in organic matter; adaptable to various soil types ...

Prune now for healthier growth, better structure and bigger harvests later in the season ...

Spring is the perfect time for planting fruit trees.

For Sam Van Aken, grafting — a horticultural practice of joining two or more plants together — is about more than just creating the best harvest. It's a way to preserve trees, particularly varieties ...

If you've stumbled over the thought of fruit trees in the home garden, there's reason to think again. Thanks to a dramatic jump in available varieties suitable for our growing niche, we're no longer ...

Apple-Mature trees grow to 20 ft. Two varieties are needed for best fruit set. Fruit production expected during 3 rd year. Anna- Low chill apple developed in Israel. Trees are vigorous and relatively ...

Matt Bunch, a horticulturist with the Giving Grove, offers tips on which varieties of fruit trees grow best in our area and how to plant and care for them. Shane Keyser skeyser@kcstar.com Growing ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. This year has been a year of bountiful harvests! From the first garden crops of spinach and ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit.

If you add a citrus tree to your landscaping, you'll always have fresh fruit to enjoy. But be sure to use this special tool ...