Key PointsFruit trees require year-round care starting in autumn after the harvest. Good hygiene is key to preventing disease ...

Fruit trees may not produce fruit due to improper tree vigor, often caused by over-fertilization or excessive pruning. Frost damage can prevent fruit set, even if flowers open; choose later-blooming ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season.

You’d be surprised how long some trees last…if properly maintained…and how soon the trees will start to produce.

Apple season is in full swing in Utah — but not every tree can handle the state’s unique climate. Now, a little science is ...

Now is an ideal time to plant fruit trees. Fruit trees planted while they are still completely dormant allows the tree some time to establish root growth before the tree begins to grow again. The keys ...

Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so create a bee-friendly, sunny ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...