 | Though different varieties of fruit trees require different care and maintenance, there are a few basic must-knows when planting. By Kim Willis |
Imagine having trees in your backyard that produce beautiful fragrant flowers, lush shady foliage and a bountiful harvest of fresh fruit. Sound too good to be true? It's not, not if you begin by planting the fruit trees correctly and keep them pruned. |
You can probably easily imagine the appeal of fresh fruit trees in your backyard. Having oranges, apples, plums, pears, and even avocados available right at your fingertips is the dream of any fresh food enthusiast. |
Homeowners in the southern United States can grow lemons in their yard. And everyone else can grow lemon trees as an indoor potted plant that might even bloom and produce lemons. By Kim Willis |
The fig tree is a handsome ornamental, with silvery bark and very large leaves. By Kim Willis |
Apple, pear, peach, cherry, and everything in between, fruit trees bring so much to your landscape. It brings food and shade in the summer, fragrant flowers in the spring and beautiful leaf colors in the fall. By Mary P Ivy |
Companion plants at the base of your fruit trees can repel pests, help the trees fruit and possibly enhance the flavor of your harvest. By Jenney Cheever |
Growing coconut trees can add a tropical touch to your landscape, but only if you live in an area where they can survive throughout the year. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
A pear tree can be grown for fruit or simply for the beauty of its shape and foliage. Learn about some popular varieties for ornamental or fruit planting. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
Learn how to control the two most common peach tree pests, Peach Tree Borer and Japanese Beetle. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
