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Featured: Estimated Yield for Fruit Trees Article image For growers with enough space, where tree size isn't an issue, this guide covers the estimated yield of dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard size fruit trees.
The Best Time to Plant Article image Gardeners often ask, "When is the best time to plant?" but most perennial plants and trees have no specific date. Here's how to tell when you can plant.
Nut Trees: How Many Years Until Harvest? Article image Nut trees are multi-purpose additions to the landscape. If you wonder how much time nut trees need to mature before you harvest nuts, we have your answer.
When to Stop Fertilizing & Why Article image 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 Article image Thinning fruit trees may seem counterproductive, but here are four reasons why thinning out fruit benefits you, your trees, and your fruit harvest.
How to Do a Scratch Test on Trees & Plants Article image Dormant plants and trees wake up at different times. There is one easy way to determine if your fruit tree or berry plant is still alive: the scratch test.
Acclimating New Plants & Trees Article image Properly acclimating new plants and trees helps avoid stress and provides them with the best start possible. Get your new transplants established smoothly.
What Does Recommended Spacing Mean? Article image 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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Periodical Cicadas Article image 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.
Berry Plants: How Many Years Until Fruit? Article image 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.
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