Fruit trees typically need a lot of sunlight to thrive indoors, around six to eight hours each day. Placing them in a south- ...

Invasive plants, including edible fruit trees, are a problem for home gardeners and the entire ecosystem. Here's how to ...

Winter is a great time to plant this fruit tree, as a prolonged chill period is needed to maximize production.

Q. About 3 1/2 years ago we planted a Fuyu Persimmon tree from a local nursery near Moreno Valley. It grew rather quickly, and last year, there was a large quantity of beautiful, tasty persimmons.

Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing” and is very ...

The new “The Home Orchard” covers more crops and site selection, variety choice, pruning, grafting, irrigation and integrated ...

Even in the coldest months, some fruit trees can thrive year-round in a glass enclosure. Controlled environments like ...

You can grow apples in Southern California, but you must select low-chill varieties. Trees should be labeled with the chill ...

Most fruit trees require a lot of sunlight to develop and bear fruit, so you can't place them in a low-light area (even seemingly bright windows might not fully meet their demands). Some have even ...