Real Simple on MSN

Why your potted fruit trees aren’t thriving—and the 7 mistakes experts say to avoid

Your little avocado tree deserves better.
Modern Farmer

11 Fruit Tree Pruning Secrets That Will Increase Your Yield

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...
Ideal Home on MSN

Monty Don is urging gardeners not to worry about fruit trees shedding fruit this summer

'It might seem like a disaster, but actually it means that the tree is responding to drought and handling it.’ ...
TreeHugger

Try These Special Trees for Fruit in Small Spaces

We can employ many tricks to grow more fruit in less space. One key strategy that is very useful to understand is growing fruits as cordons in small spaces. Though each cordon fruit tree and fruiting ...
Kansas City Star

Trees too heavy with fruit? Here’s how to ease the burden, from spring to late summer

Want a healthy fruit crop? Early in the season, you may have to thin the fruit. Look for the healthiest, least damaged and largest among the cluster to keep and discard the others. Courtesy Johnson ...
Oregonian

Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...