A large backyard orchard with a variety of fruit trees - Sofia Buzzarello/Shutterstock If you live in a warm climate and love growing your own fruit, no doubt you'll be looking for fast-growing fruit ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Proper watering keeps Meyer lemon trees healthy and productive, helping them grow strong roots and produce sweet fruit. Water ...

If you have a small yard, you may have discounted the idea of growing fruit trees. This compact, sun-loving citrus with ...

An experienced orchardist shares which fruit trees grow quickly and produce reliable harvests for home gardeners. These ...

Growing fruit trees can be rewarding; knowing why fruit doesn’t ripen helps ensure a healthy, abundant harvest. Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so ...

When fruit trees, bushes or vines require cross-pollination, you must plant two or more different varieties of that fruit so that they can pollinate each other and produce fruit. And, at this point, ...

Late fall and winter are prime time for planting trees in Louisiana. If you’re interested in adding some fruit trees to your ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

Q: I have Brown Turkey figs that are 10 and 12 years old. This year the fruit is large, but as they are lightly purpling up, the skin has wrinkled, and the fruit is very dry within. Some were black, ...