Like the mythical creature for which it is named, dragon fruit often has green scales on the outside and red flesh on the inside, though the colors vary according to cultivar. Since the cactus on ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...

Fruit trees are an excellent addition to your yard or garden and a sure favorite for homeowners; they're great to look at and provide a wonderful snack, as nothing tastes better than the food you grow ...

If you squint your eyes real tight and look at a grove of deciduous trees you are likely to see just a slight casting of green. I did and there is. Looking at the calendar you realize daylight saving ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

Autumn is the ideal season to care for your fruit trees. Here are three species you should prune right now to keep them healthy and ensure a generous harvest next year. Which trees are they, and why ...

Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...