From your donor tree, take a stem cutting—also called a scion. This is the portion that will grow into the main tree, with the desirable DNA traits you're looking to reproduce (as opposed to the ...

Who doesn’t love fruit trees? They are nature’s best multitaskers. They provide us food, shade and cool us, beautify our surroundings, attract beneficial insects and birds, and even entertain us by ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Fruit tree planting season is here. Experts say the earlier you can get them in the ground, the better. “We can buy these bare root. That’s a great option as well. We ...

Planting a peach tree in your yard is a great way to enjoy this sweet, juicy stone fruit all season long. If you live in a USDA Growing Zone between 4 and 9, it's possible to grow your own beautiful ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Grapevines and fruit trees. Now is the time to clonally propagate grapevines, fig and pomegranate trees from cuttings. In a full to partial sun location, take a ...

What happens after the cut With dead and misdirected wood gone, the canopy breathes. Light reaches fruiting spurs on older wood. Air dries leaves faster after rain. These two shifts suppress scab and ...

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 ...