Lime trees can grow 15 to 20 feet tall in their native climate, but there are also dwarf varieties ideal for indoor growing. Ahead, seasoned lime-growing experts reveal their best tips for growing a ...

An ideal location for lychee is full sun, promoting vigorous growth and optimal fruit development. Pick a spot that gets at ...

Germinate the Seed To speed up germination, plant the seed as soon as possible after extraction because litchi seeds lose ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

Pick a large, strong pot with good drainage holes at the bottom. It needs room for its big roots! For soil, you want ...

The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used ...

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees, such as those grown in an orchard should be pruned when they're dormant, in winter. Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be ...

Planting fruit trees to grow your own apples, cherries, pears, or peaches can be a very fulfilling, rewarding, and tasty experience. You get to be in complete control of how the fruit is grown and ...

To start a chaste tree from seed, collect and extract the seed from mature fruit in the fall. Plant it in a container filled ...

Apples are the most accommodating and long lived of fruit trees, and they cope with our wet climate quite well. There are ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...