If there is one leaf shape everyone knows, it’s the maple leaf. Botanically, it’s known as palmately lobed. Just the other ...

Fruit trees are among the most rewarding types of trees to cultivate. They enhance the beauty of the landscape and produce delicious fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or used in jams and pies. The only ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Hybrid fruit trees are created by cross-pollinating two different types of fruit trees to produce a new variety that combines traits from each parent tree. This breeding process yields unique fruit ...

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 ...

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 ...

You don’t need a sprawling orchard or years of gardening experience to grow certain types of fruit trees. Many of the most common types of fruit sold at the grocery store are relatively easy to grow ...

If you want to protect your elm, maple or fruit trees from cankerworms this spring, now's your chance as tree banding kits ...