Q: My Tangerine tree is quite large and has “suckers” growing up from ground. Can I dig these up with a root ball? Will these produce fruit if grown? Folks and common sense tells me that coming from ...

Suckers are small, thin branches that often appear on the lower portion of a fruit tree. They direct energy away from fruit production, so it's best to cut them back. Use pruning shears to trim the ...

Steer clear of these pitfalls to maximize the fruit yield from your trees. Having fruit trees in your yard offers numerous benefits for your landscape, wildlife, and yourself. Not only do you get to ...

Question: I have an old oak tree. During the recent cicada invasion, this tree took a mighty hit from those insects. Numerous small branches began to fall. I assumed they were falling because of the ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...

I think my tree is stressed. I’ve seen it pacing my backyard recently. Just kidding. Actually, trees have another way of showing stress. They can’t sleep at night. There I go again with the bad jokes.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardeners who have tried growing their own fruit know how difficult it can be. From meeting their soil requirements and keeping on top of ...