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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.

Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 2

Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 2 In part 2 of our series on growing fruit trees in containers we discuss the proper care of potted fruit trees: watering, fertilizing and winterizing.

Growing Fruit Trees in Containers, Part 1

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

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

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

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

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

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.