Though it may seem like a daunting task, there are plenty of fruit trees that even a beginner gardener can grow in their yard. Beyond free food, planting a fruit tree in your yard helps to reduce your ...

You don’t need a sprawling orchard or years of gardening experience to grow certain types of fruit trees. Many of the most common types of fruit sold at the grocery store are relatively easy to grow ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Proper tree planting is crucial for successful landscaping, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The agency provides detailed guidance on how to plant a new tree ...

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...

After the leaves of the persimmon tree fall in autumn, much of the fruit still clings to the branches through November. The first time I plucked a persimmon from a tree and took a bite, I was ...

I would like to add some native trees to my yard. I am also interested in adding fruit production to my gardening plan. What Missouri native trees would be appropriate for landscaping and also produce ...

November means it is time to pick persimmons. Some gardeners enjoy eating the fruits of our native persimmon, while others harvest them to predict the weather. For years, gardeners have been cutting ...