Apples and persimmons are two of the most popular fruit trees for personal gardens, but they have quite different needs, ...

Use a seed starting tray or another tall container with proper drainage to plant multiple seeds 2 inches deep in potting soil. Keep the tray in an area of at least 70°F and wait six to eight weeks for ...

A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - If you’re looking for a fruit tree option to plant, experts suggests a persimmon tree. “Besides maybe jujube this is really the easiest popular fruit to grow and yeah, ...

Many years ago, while browsing in the New York Botanical Garden's library, I discovered that institution’s collection of antique nursery catalogs. Talk about going down a rabbit hole! It was weeks ...

If you're interested in growing fruit trees in your garden, consider choosing native varieties. Native fruit trees require less maintenance than non-native ones because they are well-adapted to the ...

How poorly did Hernando de Soto and his fellow conquistadores think of Florida upon arrival? Well, simply put, Florida’s dreadful flora and fauna made founding states like Massachusetts and Virginia ...

For many years, gardeners have used persimmon seeds as a traditional method to predict winter weather. A fork shape inside the seed indicates a mild one.