Whether you have a miniature fruit tree or a full blown orchard, these edible additions to your yard are a simple way to start growing your own crops (plus they're blossom is sure to be a beautiful ...

Fertilizing your trees will go a long way toward increasing fruit size and yield. There is nothing quite like the joy of picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. To achieve a steady and plentiful ...

Gardening season has wrapped up for most people, but there are always questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service ...

Apple trees are an enormously popular fruit tree to grow. This is no surprise, given that they can supply a family with an abundance of delicious fruit with routine maintenance and care. They are also ...

ANSWER: If you have a winter lawn — in other words, one that has been overseeded — you should fertilize it every 30 days with a cold-weather fertilizer. But if you have a winter dormant lawn that will ...

This would be the time to remove some of the smaller fruit from apple trees. As a general rule, there should be a “fist width” space between each apple. A perennial flower bed is shown in this file ...

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 ...

A question for Dan Gill: I forgot to fertilize my plants this past year. Is it too late to fertilize trees, shrubs and ground covers now? -- Chris Hendricks Answer: Yes, it's too late (or too early, ...

Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...