Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

If you want to enjoy the literal fruits of a tree's labor, consider growing helpful plants in its vicinity. One great option ...

Apple trees aren’t easy to grow because they need consistent care, including precisely timed spraying and pruning, to ...

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 ...

I have a problem: My garden is a finite size. It will hold only so many trees, though I’ve been trying for years to squeeze in more. The solution might be a micro orchard, which provides ...

If you’re thinking of planting for pollinators this spring, I will be teaching a one-hour class at the Columbus Public ...

Growing tree fruit is rewarding. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County's Horticultural Hotline receives many calls about tree fruit problems. Growing tree fruit is rewarding ...