Articles from The Growing Guide

Potted Persimmon Trees in 7- to 10-gallon polystyrene containers

Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 1 If you want to grow your own fruit but have limited space, try growing fruit trees in containers. Here are some recommendations on getting started.

What to Do If You Can't Plant When Your Order Arrives It's not always possible to plant immediately when your order arrives. Here are some tips for how to delay planting your trees and plants.

Which Blackberry Plants to Trellis Trellising is needed for semi-erect and trailing blackberry plants, but don’t worry about finding the "perfect" trellis design. Get creative!

Weeding Out Common Growing Myths When learning about growing your own, there are many sources of good information, but also many myths. Let's nip some common growing myths in the bud.

Brighten Your Back Yard with a Colorful Mimosa Tree Mimosa or silk trees have a colorful tropical look and thrive in the south. These attractive trees are easy to grow and also resist drought.

How to Tell When Pears Are Ready to Harvest Pears are ready to harvest before they’re ripe. Learn when to harvest pears and how to ripen them off the tree.

Drought Issues & How to Protect Your Trees When dealing with drought, there are things you can do to protect your trees. Here are some water-wise tips for keeping trees of all ages hydrated.

The Importance of Roots Healthy roots are necessary for success. Learn about the importance of roots before and after planting and how to keep things in good balance.

Red apples hanging from apple tree branches

Stages of Apple Tree Growth: What to Expect After Planting An apple tree, much like a person, develops and changes as it matures. New to planting apple trees? Look through these stages of apple tree growth.

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Grow Your Own Asparagus Plants Asparagus plants are easy-to-grow perennial garden vegetables. Here are some tips to successfully planting and growing your own asparagus.