As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Anyone with a young fruit tree should understand the three fundamentals of summer care that keep these plants healthy, protected and growing as vigorously as possible. -- Avoid sunburn: Young fruit ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

Learn a few ways of winterizing fruit trees as part of your winter garden preparation. Your fruit trees will thank you for the extra care. You’ve pruned your fruit trees in early spring then harvested ...

Q: I live in a rural area that is surrounded by large oak trees. They attract a variety of squirrels and other wildlife. Other than fencing off every tree, is there any way of protecting fruit trees ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

Q: My mandarin tree is dropping its tiny green fruits. Can you tell me why this is happening? The amount that is falling seems to be a lot more than normal. A: It’s normal for all types of citrus ...

Looking for a few good fruit trees for beginners? Get tips for pruning fruit trees, how to manage pests and how to plant your fruit trees. (For details on growing many other vegetables and fruits, ...