Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Fruit trees require year-round care starting in autumn after the harvest. Good hygiene is key to preventing disease and insect pests in the home orchard. Wait until mid to late winter to prune fruit ...

From varieties that produce your favorite salad bar snack to those that can handle a bit of neglect, these types of olive ...

Pruning fruit trees helps maintain size and shape, and it's the best way to control your crop. Here's when to prune fruit trees by season and type of tree.

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit.

Carol Kratz (left) of La Crosse, Wis., gets a lesson in how to tie a knot using a strip of mulberry tree fibers from Nana Takano, a second-year student at the Center for the Book, as volunteers for ...

Climate change and habitat loss are driving bears into urban areas in search of food. In Boulder, Colo., people are making an effort to harvest residential fruit trees to deter visits from bears. For ...

The rare wild commercial Christmas tree harvest endures on the edge of climate change, wildfire and shifting immigration policy, revealing how even our most cherished traditions depend on fragile ...

Carson National Forest: Permits can be purchased at recreation.gov for $5-$15 depending on tree height, with a maximum of three permits per person. Cibola National Forest: Permits range from $10-$15 ...

Select a fruit tree variety for your climate and plant it in full sun. Pruning, thinning fruit, and watering during dry spells are key to good fruit production. To ensure pollination, plant trees in ...