Planting a bare-root fruit tree is a bit like laying a hopeful foundation for the seasons to come – giving roots the chance to establish and awaken. Bare-root trees, unlike potted varieties ...

Whether you want to start a new fig tree to continue the lineage of a beloved heirloom specimen or share cuttings with fellow ...

The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees like apples is towards the end of winter or the first half of spring, once the ground is no longer frozen so it can be easily dug, ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

Place your tree in a sunny and sheltered position. This will maximise the time your fruit has to ripen. Dig a hole a third wider than the roots and to the same depth as the tree's roots ...

The dormant season is the perfect time to plant fruit and nut trees in East Texas. With the cooler temperatures, planting now ...

which can lead to root rot. Remember that lawn sprinklers do not replace good old hand watering. Browse online to Aggie Horticulture to find out more specific information about fruit tree culture ...