Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season.

You’ve done it—you planted your fruit trees, nurtured them through spring blossoms, and watched them proudly bear fruit ...

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 ...

Usually, you don’t have to worry about the actual grafting part – most bare-root and container-grown trees are sold readily grafted, so you’ll just need to check the label to make sure you’re buying a ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

Washington's apple crop was projected to hit near-record levels this year, prompting concerns of depressed pricing from ...

The art of assembling a beautiful charcuterie board (a curated platter of meats, cheeses, fruits, and crackers) has become a ...

How does sugar stack up against alternatives such as honey, agave and sweeteners? And the signs you’re eating too much ...

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

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Among the most popular and familiar fruit trees for home gardeners are apple and pear trees. Proper pruning and disease management are very important even for just one or two trees. Apple and pear ...