I would like to add some native trees to my yard. I am also interested in adding fruit production to my gardening plan. What Missouri native trees would be appropriate for landscaping and also produce ...

Feasting on fruit that you grew yourself, in your own garden, is the dream. The flavor is often better, and things work out considerably cheaper. Besides, fitting in a greengrocer or a supermarket run ...

Spring is the perfect time for planting fruit trees. Start by looking at the space you must work with, make a variety of choices which are more pest resistant, and decide on how much time you're ...

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 ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with planting your tree correctly—and at the right time of year. Tim Hartmann, Ph ...

One in a series of columns co-written by Tony and Karen Russo, a father-daughter team and former owners of Russo’s in Watertown. Each spring, when our New England weather is still rainy and gray, we ...

If days filled with beach trips, backyard barbecues, and spontaneous swim parties delayed your gardening plans this summer, fear not: Many fruit trees are better suited for an early fall planting. The ...

Apples, pears, and many other fruit trees require full sun to produce a tasty harvest. But if you've got a shadier spot, or ...

While spring is generally considered the ideal planting time for fruit trees, if you didn’t get around to it then, you’ll get another chance this fall. Planting fruit trees in the fall is particularly ...

Spring is an ideal season for planting new fruit trees in your garden. Before planting, consider your available space, soil quality, and sunlight exposure. Many fruit tree varieties require a second, ...