TOM G. ASKS: I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A COUPLE OF BAREROOT FRUIT TREES. What directions can you share so I plant them correctly? After you’ve purchased the trees, soak the roots in a bucket of water for ...

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems.

If you want to plant fruit trees in your garden or orchard, but aren’t sure whether to purchase bare-root or potted trees, you’re not alone. Deciding on the right type of tree for your space will ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few things rival the delightful experience of biting into sweet peaches plucked off your backyard tree. Unfortunately, they aren't the easiest ...

Question: I’m going to be planting some fruit trees this spring, and I’m wondering if it’s better for me to buy the trees in a big pot from a nursery or if I should get them from a mail order place ...

Planting bare root fruit trees is one of the oldest and most reliable methods used by orchardists, home gardeners, and commercial growers to establish productive trees. These trees are grown in ...

While the term “grafting” is widely used among gardeners, a true understanding of grafting and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural technique that joins parts ...

There are several advantages to planting bare-root trees: they are usually less expensive, easier for gardeners to transport, and they will grow their roots entirely into native soil (rather than ...