I find that fruits and vegetables grown at home taste particularly good. Prune fruit trees in our area between late February and early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are ...

Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden until spring. Late winter is often ...

Pruning fruit trees is an art that only a few truly master, but there are some simple principles that anyone can learn.

This year’s inventory includes conifers, hardwoods, small trees and shrubs, fruit trees and garden favorites like strawberries and raspberries.

Pruning, Vaske explains, is often described as more art, or even philosophy, than science. Each fruit tree has its own growth habit, vigor, and personality, and experienced orchardists learn to read ...

Pruning cuts should be made close to the branch collar and not flush against the trunk. These are “thinning cuts” and the entire branch is removed from the tree. “Heading cuts” will remove only one ...

Transform your outdoor space into a fruit and vegetable garden. Find out which plants to grow, what kind of soil you'll need and whether to start from seeds or transplants.