URBANA, Ill. – Apple trees have been a common landscape feature throughout human history. As humans become more urban-dwelling, apple trees are finding new homes in cosmopolitan landscapes far from ...

These days, you can grow apples without the hard work, responsibilities or space required by full-size apple trees. Cute and amazingly compact, columnar apple trees can grow up to 10 feet tall or ...

Thanksgiving pie is a tradition for many families, and apple pie is a frequent favorite. Wouldn’t it be great to tell your guests you grew the apples they are enjoying? Unfortunately, many home ...

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...

As you stroll the aisles of your local nursery this time of year, you might find yourself getting hungry as you pass a portable orchard of apple, pear, plum, cherry and fig trees. As winter morphs ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

There are over 7,000 varieties of apple trees in the world—so where do you start when it comes to your garden? Knowing the best tree for your backyard depends on your climate and region, of course, ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables has a number of benefits, most notably the delicious, homegrown meals that you can enjoy with family, friends, and even neighbors. However, not all edible plants ...

For March birthdays, the birth month fruit tree is plum. As spring starts to arrive, plum trees become adorned with dainty ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Any tree that has ‘domestica’ in its name has been domesticated for a ...

Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, regular pruning produces sweeter, more flavorful apples. When pruning an apple tree, a little effort goes a long way.