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 ...

Winter is right time to plant fruit trees By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service As we approach the new year, I find myself ...

Fruit tree species such as peaches, plums and apples along with blueberry shrubs all depend on hitting a certain chill hour ...

If you want to plant fruit trees to enjoy the joys of homegrown harvests, the fall is a perfect time to do so. The ground conditions are ideal, as the soil is still holding onto warmth from summer, ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees.This is the best time of year to plant fruit trees. If you choose to benefit from the advantages of fall planting, please make sure you use tree ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

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 this year’s growing season. If you are one of these gardeners, and if you find ...

Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, or in overly rich soil affects tree growth and health. Not watering enough and pruning ...