Perhaps one of the most desirable fruit trees to grow at home, apricots are prized for their sweet and juicy flavor. However, being generally less hardy than other top fruit, apricot trees do require ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images If you enjoy the delightful, sweet-tart flavor of apricots, then consider saving the pit for planting.

Fall is the ideal time to care for fruit trees after harvest. These 8 tasks help ensure strong roots, fewer pests, and better ...

Q: We just planted a semidwarf apricot tree. It has two fruits on it, but no additional flowers. How do we take care of a new tree? How often do we water it? Do we need to worry about worms? Our tree ...

BOISE, Idaho — You’ve probably noticed that the tree buds are swelling earlier than usual due to our mild winter. So what does that mean for home fruit growers? Garden master Jim Duthie shares tips ...

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

While most people associate gardening with warm weather, from the heat up in spring to the cool down in autumn, the fact is that there are a few things we can do for our fruit trees in the winter to ...

Joseph Seago talks about warm-season lawn care in the fall and Mr. D. discusses fall fruit tree care This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Commercial Horticulture ...