A fruit tree can be a friend or foe; it's all about understanding its needs. Peach, plum, or pear: here's the fertilizer your ...

I received an email a few years ago asking about how to rejuvenate a dogwood tree. I do believe, if you have a tree in your yard that looks like it might be struggling, in most cases go with what you ...

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

Q: If I place mulch around trees, how can I fertilize them around the dripline? Isn’t the mulch in the way? A: When we talk about watering and fertilizing at or around the dripline of a tree, we are ...

Q: I had a good chuckle this morning and thought I would share! I cut redtwig dogwood about a month ago so I could fashion a twig support for my amaryllis. To my surprise, the dogwood has not only ...

QUESTION: We live in a heavily wooded neighborhood, and we have several old oak and maple trees, along with several dogwood trees. All of these trees have been here since we purchased the house in ...

Fertilizing your trees will go a long way toward increasing fruit size and yield. There is nothing quite like the joy of picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. To achieve a steady and plentiful ...