After a few years of watching and waiting for a peach tree I planted to bear fruit, it finally did this year. Unfortunately, it was unable to produce during those first few years because of peach leaf ...

Winter is tough on fruit trees. Very cold temperatures, heavy snow or ice, pests, and diseases can leave you with damaged or unproductive plants the next year. But if you take the time to winterize ...

It's not just the cold that can threaten your fruit trees. Rabbits, moles, and voles can significantly damage young fruit trees in winter. To protect trees, install tree tubes made of hardware cloth ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As temperatures dip, your fruit tree is shifting gears, slowing top growth and prepping its roots and buds for dormancy. Fall is when you set ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

Winter conditions can be challenging for many types of plants, including young fruit trees. While harsh weather can cause damage, many gardeners forget to think about hungry creatures that may target ...