Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing ...

When choosing a fruit tree for your yard, one of the most important things to consider is whether the tree is self-pollinating or cross-pollinating. Cross-pollinating trees need a neighboring ...

Fruit trees require strategic placement to thrive and minimize problems. Where you plant a fruit tree affects its health, productivity, and impact on its surroundings. Fruit trees aren't just a ...

Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing” and is very ...

BOROUGHWIDE — There are thousands of edible fruit trees in Brooklyn. Yet, much of the fruit residents grab from the supermarket sport an “imported” sticker. As of 2021, 60% of fresh fruit in ...

Prior to launching PlantOGram – an American-made fruit tree gifting company – nearly two decades ago, gardening was solely a backyard hobby for husband-and-wife duo Mickey and Vicky Popat.

Maybe you know your watering, pruning, and fertilizing well enough to get your fruit trees and bushes to produce something edible out of a pot. Maybe the bugs won’t infest, and the deer won’t ...