There is something about plucking fruit from a tree you nurtured for years and biting into it (after a little wash) that is extra special. Homegrown just tastes better, and there are loads of fruit ...

Expert-backed fixes for a more abundant harvest.

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit. Proper pruning at specific times helps maintain a manageable tree size and promotes ...

Q: My Meyer lemon has done well over the years. I protect it when it gets very cold. It has produced fruit regularly each year. My peach tree is about 30 feet away. The lemon is covered in bees, but ...

A: That’s peach leaf curl. It’s a bacterial infection that overwinters on the tree’s twigs, then infects the new growth in the spring. It doesn’t do a lot of damage, but if you want to try to reduce ...

If you have made any attempts at growing peaches or nectarines, you know the difficulties. To be successful, you will need to pay attention to not just basic management practices, but also variety ...