Did you know that winter is the best season to plant a new tree in Alameda? Margie Siegal shares lots of tips for adding ...

These fruit trees are simple to grow on a deck, patio, balcony, or in a sunny spot in a greenhouse, conservatory, or porch ...

Growing a peach tree from a pit is a fun project for both new and experienced gardeners. Kids love it, too! Start your own ...

Want to grow an avocado tree? It’s a good project to start in the winter; all you need is an avocado, a clean jar of water, ...

The seeds that you remove from your apple slices can actually be planted into the ground and, within about ten years, you'll ...

Learn how to germinate and grow a persimmon tree from seed with our step-by-step guide! Discover best tips for planting, nurturing, and caring for your sapling.

The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall ... Regularly tie down new growth at the ends of each branch to stop it growing upwards.

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees ... cut back the leaders (the new growth at the tip of each branch) by about two-thirds. If you want the tree to grow taller, leave the leaders and cut ...

For fruit trees like free-standing apple and pear trees ... cutting at least half the shoots down to the base, to stimulate ...