Pruning fruit trees is an essential task that should lead to healthier and more productive trees, and rewards you with a bumper crop each and every year. But it is not a task that comes without its ...

You don't need to have an orchard to enjoy home-grown fruit ... For container grown trees, check that roots aren't congested and choose younger trees (1-3 years) which tend to establish quicker.

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Fruit trees: Now is a good time to plant citrus of all varieties. For something truly exotic, consider planting a finger or caviar lime (Microcitrus x ...

Some trees protect their branches from this type of damage by shedding a portion of their fruits before they reach their peak size. "Fruit thinning" is a practice that mimics this natural ...

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees, such as those grown in an orchard should be pruned when they're dormant, in winter. Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Fruit trees: Now is a good time to plant citrus of all varieties. For something truly exotic, consider planting a finger or caviar lime (Microcitrus x ...