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 ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for ...

Everyone knows the persimmon, the sweet orange fruit also known as the persimmon tree. Available from October to January, ...

From July to October, plants develop berries which taste similar ... unless the soil is frozen or waterlogged. While many fruit trees and shrubs are self-fertile, a pollinating partner will ...

The most commonly planted fruit trees are apple trees ... Grease bands should be applied late October and reapplied as necessary. Additionally, apply a plant oil-based winter wash in December ...

The apple crop was extremely variable this year. Some trees produced beautiful crops of apples while others produced a small crop or, in some cases, a crop of very small apples. There were also ...

With a few exceptions, you can plant just about any type of tree right now in Louisiana. Just hold off on certain fruit and ornamental trees — like olives and figs — that are native to warmer ...