The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time. Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in ...

Growing apples in your own backyard sounds fun and satisfying, however, before planting apple trees, consider the growing ...

While the benefits of growing your own fruit are numerous – including superior flavor, better nutrition, and complete control ...

Growing apple trees from seed isn't hard, but it is an exercise in patience. Getty Images Have you ever driven out to the country for the requisite apple picking fall activity before coming home to ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

Provide your growing apple tree with 1 inch of water per week during the growing and fruiting period, says Walke. During the ...

When planting apple trees in your yard, it’s worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light conditions—and even the delicious fruit you’ll eventually get to eat. However, you should also consider what ...

I would like to add some native trees to my yard. I am also interested in adding fruit production to my gardening plan. What Missouri native trees would be appropriate for landscaping and also produce ...

You might be tempted to put your gardening gloves aside as winters slowly snuggle up, since a number of your plant buddies hit dormancy during this time as well. Winter, indeed, is a time to rest and ...

Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in cooler regions, while fall planting is better suited for ...