(Stacker) - At this time of year, Christmas trees are America’s most important crop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture declares Oregon the nation’s prime producer of ...

The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on why their mango tree is producing bitter fruit. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week. Well, Deb, unless you have a chain saw, you can't. But, perhaps you ...

The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

Pistachio trees (Pistacia vera) are becoming very popular among gardeners thanks to their long lifespan, drought tolerance, and rewarding harvests. Areas where pistachio trees grow the best are found ...

Growing fruit trees can be rewarding; knowing why fruit doesn’t ripen helps ensure a healthy, abundant harvest. Poor pollination, pests, or lack of sunlight can keep fruit from developing fully, so ...

Q. Last year I had about a dozen apples on our tree. This spring it flowered so profusely it looked like a snowball and now it has so many apples we had problems with limbs breaking. It's had more ...

While many fruit trees can be grown indoors —including kiwis, avocados and limes —not every variety will thrive. Whether it’s a lack of sunlight, chill hours, or access to pollinators, there are a ...