After a tall tree in my garden developed a split, I had it removed last May (with city approval), revealing a large overgrown ...

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

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

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

Unlike garden beds with spring flowers or vegetable patches, fruit trees should not be given slow-release fertilizers or compost before winter. Unless soil test results suggest otherwise, fertilizing ...

Sanitary pruning is okay to do during the fall months; Vasylchyshyna recommends only removing dry, damaged, or dead branches.

Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and ...

As your summer garden starts to fade, it’s a good time to start planning for next year’s harvest, so why not try something new? Imagine the kinds of fruit you ...

UCCE Master Gardeners presents a free Fruit Tree Pruning public information class on Saturday, September 13th from 9 a.m. - Noon. Location information will be provided at registration; ...

If you’d love to grow fruit trees but think you don’t have the space, think again. You don’t need an orchard or even a large backyard to enjoy garden-picked fruit. Instead, use a method perfected by ...