Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...

Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good soil so it can grow well inside. Give your ...

Multiple methods for propagating fruit trees? Why not just plant seeds? The reason is that the seeds of any fruit will produce fruiting trees, but the fruit is unlikely to be true-to-type to the ...

Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care. Different trees and techniques—like cuttings, grafting, budding, and air ...

If you want to grow an olive tree indoors, you absolutely can. You just need to get the right variety and make sure it has ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Small space? No problem. This fruit tree thrives in containers, shows off variegated foliage, and delivers a pink surprise ...

Garden chores tend to disappear and work outdoors slows down as plants — and gardeners — go dormant for the winter. However, the enjoyment you get out of your backyard doesn't have to be over. If ...

My friend has a great fig tree, and I would like to grow one like it in my yard. What is the best way to root a piece of his tree? — Larry Haley Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood ...

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...