If you want to plant fruit trees to enjoy the joys of homegrown harvests, the fall is a perfect time to do so. The ground ...

While planting your peach tree in fall has its advantages under the right conditions, be sure to prune it properly and protect it from pesky rabbits.

Growing a peach tree from seed (which is located inside the pit) is a long-term project. "It may take several years before the tree produces fruit, and the resulting peaches may not be identical to ...

Nothing screams summer like biting into a ripe, juicy peach, a stone fruit that’s typically harvested in the United States from May through late September. While you can buy peaches at farmers markets ...

Question: In March of this year I planted a 2-foot tree with few leaves. It now has grown to 4 feet with a wide spread of branches. It is planted in an 18-inch pot in the southeast section of my yard.

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost warnings. “Potted trees, if dormant, are fine once the soil thaws,” she adds.

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 ...

‘Container-grown fruit trees can be planted almost all year round as long as the soil is not frozen, waterlogged or solid ...

Peaches are a classic summer treat, offering sweet and juicy bites from the first taste to the pit. To enjoy these delicious fruits all season long, consider saving the pit to grow your own peach tree ...