If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples you ...

Knowing the signs of common fruit tree diseases can help you minimize losses, protect your trees (and fruit yield), and prevent other trees in your yard or orchard from contracting the disease. Here ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Dwarf apple trees are a great option for those who want to grow fruit but have a small yard. They have certain care needs to ...

Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and more. Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and new hardscape trends in the horticulture industry. The Backyard Farmer ...

CORVALLIS — From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits — pears, cherries, figs, plums — are desirable, too, but there’s ...

On a remote island in Lake Michigan, old apple trees could have very rare, never-before-discovered genes that could help fight off future threats.

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. CATHY WURZER: Well, if you've ever wanted to grow an apple tree in your yard, there is a new tree on the market just ...