fruit trees

Summer pruning of fruit trees catches up on delays and boosts the crop

If you missed early-spring pruning, summer pruning can still help you shape the canopy, keep trees a sensible size, and support reliable cropping. The rules differ between stone fruits and pome fruits, so timing and the amount you remove matter.

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Mulberry in the Garden a Traditional Tree With Surprisingly Great Fruit

Mulberries were long grown mainly for feeding silkworms, but their fruit is every bit as worth planting for. Learn where they thrive, which species to choose, and how to harvest and use the berries without waste.

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How to Propagate Fruit Trees for a Better Harvest and Reliable Results

Growing fruit trees from seed can be slow and unpredictable. Use cuttings, grafting or air layering to produce new trees that reliably keep the qualities you value.

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May Watering of Fruit Trees in Drought Strongly Affects the Size and Flavor of the Harvest

In spring drought, fruit trees need consistent deep watering during flowering and fruit set. Getting the timing and amount right has a direct impact on fruit size, juiciness, flavor, and the tree’s overall vitality.

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