Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a ...

The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...

Imagine growing your own backyard fruit orchard, but without having to do much in the way of pest control, weed management, or fertilizing because the carefully selected companion plants support and ...

Small backyards aren't exempt from the luxury of fresh-plucked apples. You simply need to choose varieties that thrive in containers or tiny garden beds.

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

February and March are great times to prune your fruit trees. With the leaves off, it’s much easier to see the tree’s natural structure. Your goal should be an open canopy that is open enough that you ...

Homegrown cherries taste just as good as their blossoms look.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: tonefotografia/Getty Images There’s nothing as sweet as enjoying a home-grown fruit harvest, but the wait time can be ...

Watching birds feast on backyard plants brings life to your garden long after the summer blooms have faded. As insects become scarce in the colder months, many of our feathered friends turn to the ...

Gardening is a pretty complex craft. There's a lot of strategy that goes into it. The type of soil, the kind of seed, and even the crops you pair on the land. If you've already got a healthy, ...

Most people living across Yakima County have little idea of how their home practices can affect neighbors and the economy. I (Keith Mathews) have 44 years of experience learning the tree fruit ...

Imagine eschewing the grocery store for a walk through your yard, where you procure an earthly feast of fruit, berries, herbs and greens. As you feast on your comestibles, you watch local pollinators ...