I recently had the opportunity to take a small group of Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Master Gardeners to Yellow Jacket to the Southwestern Colorado Research Center for a fruit tree ...

Landscaping expert Todd Bowman shared essential pruning tips for various plants, emphasizing timing and techniques for ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit throughout the growing season and produce fragrant flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. Moreover, ...

Mid-March to early April, just before growth begins, is the best time to prune fruit trees. At this time, winter damage to fresh cuts is reduced and sealing of cut surfaces by the tree itself is ...

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Productive fruit trees do not just happen. They result from good cultural practices including pruning, which is often overlooked. Here are some tips on pruning fruit and shade trees. March is a good ...

The sunless winter continues back home as my friends tell me about weekly snow, sleet or rain events. From most reports, the winter of 2018 into 2019 has not been awful, but it has been relentless. I ...

Blueberry bushes are relatively compact and do not occupy as much space as fruit trees, so they fit into almost any situation. They are attractive, and they don't require a lot of spraying for insect ...

A little maintenance can go a long way. Growing a citrus tree indoors can be a rewarding experience. It brings a touch of the tropics into your home, while also providing delicious, fresh fruits.

An apple tree can take up to five years to bear fruit, a pear tree between four and six, and a sweet cherry up to seven. The worst part? This countdown begins after you plant the young trees in your ...