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How to Tell When Figs Are Ripe

How to Tell When Figs Are Ripe If you have asked yourself, "When are figs ripe?", then follow these three tips to identify ripe figs on your trees and enjoy fresh figs at their peak.

Pest Control Using Garden Netting

Pest Control Using Garden Netting Garden netting is an easy solution to animal pests (and big bugs) without using traps or chemicals. Learn how to use garden netting to protect your harvest.

Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning

Fruit Tree Care: Summer Pruning There are several approaches to summer-pruning fruit trees, but they all have one goal in common: detecting what needs correcting. Here is what we recommend.

When to Stop Fertilizing & Why

When to Stop Fertilizing & Why If you need to know when to start fertilizing and how much to use, check the package label. Here's our recommendation for when to stop fertilizing and why.

4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees

4 Benefits of Thinning Fruit Trees Thinning fruit trees may seem counterproductive, but here are four reasons why thinning out fruit benefits you, your trees, and your fruit harvest.

Fruit Tree Care: Organic Disease Control

Fruit Tree Care: Organic Disease Control It is possible to have a successful organic fruit tree orchard. Read about some of the most common fungal issues and how to practice organic disease control.

Growing Organic Fruit Trees

Growing Organic Fruit Trees The easiest way to avoid tree-health issues when growing organic fruit trees is prevention, and an ideal planting site is the best place to start.

How to Fertilize Mature Fruit Trees

How to Fertilize Mature Fruit Trees Fertilize mature fruit trees in their fruit-bearing years to provide necessary nutrients that will keep well-established trees healthy and productive.

How to Fertilize New Fruit Trees

How to Fertilize New Fruit Trees The best time to fertilize new fruit trees is in spring, starting after bud-break and finishing by July. This provides nutrients when trees need them most.

How to Plant a Rose Bush

How to Plant a Rose Bush A great thing about roses is how easy they are to plant. Follow our step-by-step guide and watch Elmer’s simple video demonstration to learn how to successfully plant a rose bush in your garden.