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Protecting Fruit Trees in Winter

Protecting Fruit Trees in Winter Learn how different types of insulation work in defending roots against cold temperatures and protecting fruit trees in winter.

What Does Recommended Spacing Mean?

What Does Recommended Spacing Mean? Knowing a tree’s mature spread and recommended spacing is important! Read about this and some other frequently asked questions in our Spring 2014 update.

How to Plant Bare-Root Rhubarb

How to Plant Bare-Root Rhubarb Rhubarb plants from Stark Bro’s are bareroot, consisting of dormant crowns and root systems. Here's what you need to know about planting bare-root rhubarb.

How to Plant Bare-Root Raspberry Plants

How to Plant Bare-Root Raspberry Plants Growing your own raspberries can be one of the easiest and most fruitful garden ventures. Read our step-by-step guide to planting bare-root raspberries.

Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts

Fruit Tree Care: Removing Tree Suckers & Watersprouts In this article, we're going to focus on what tree suckers and watersprouts are, and why they should be removed from grafted fruit trees and nut trees.

How to Tell When Peaches Are Ready to Harvest

How to Tell When Peaches Are Ready to Harvest There is nothing quite like a freshly picked peach from your own peach tree. Learn how to tell when peaches are ripe and harvest the true taste of summer.

Fruit Tree Care: Using Tree Limb Spreaders

Fruit Tree Care: Using Tree Limb Spreaders When it comes to the structural form of your fruit trees, they may need a gentle push in the right direction. Get the job done with tree limb spreaders.

Frequently Asked Questions: Periodical Cicadas

Frequently Asked Questions: Periodical Cicadas When periodical cicadas emerge to start the next generation, mature trees are likely to survive this process, but young trees and shrubs should be protected.

Plan Ahead for Rainy Weather

Plan Ahead for Rainy Weather Avoid water damage to your fruit trees and plan ahead for rainy weather. Choose your planting site carefully. A well-drained site is your best defense.

Berry Plants: How Many Years Until Fruit?

Berry Plants: How Many Years Until Fruit? Growing your own berry plants is a rewarding endeavor. Find out how many years it takes to yield your first berry harvest. It may be sooner than you think.