Trees form the architecture of residential landscapes, adding beauty along with several practical benefits. The best trees for the front yard increase property value by as much as 15 percent. They can ...

These last weeks of September and early October comprise prime fruit tree planting time. The ground is warm still, rain is rife, and disturbed roots have all winter to dig in slowly and make ...

With the 7 easiest dwarf fruit trees to grow in containers or mini garden, you no longer need a proper garden in order to test out your gardening skills. Generally, throughout history, gardening has ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

When thinking about growing backyard fruit trees, most folks consider whether they have enough space. Espalier is a French word adapted from Italian which means "to rest the shoulder on." This ...

• “The Backyard Orchardist – A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden,” by Stella Otto • “Growing and Caring for Dwarf Fruit Trees,” Cornell University Cooperative Extension ...

For the past few years, I’ve moved a puny Meyer lemon tree indoors for winter and back out in spring, trying to coax a fruit or two out of the reluctant little thing. The thought of growing citrus is ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

Q. I live on a hillside and want to plant an apricot and a peach tree. I’m a bit confused on which variety to plant. I also have a height restriction. Would dwarf trees be an option? A. Dwarf fruit ...

• “Growing and Caring for Dwarf Fruit Trees,” Cornell University Cooperative Extension Schenectady County Fact Sheet on the Web at www.cceschenectady.org Let’s face it; having a small yard isn’t very ...