Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing” and is very ...

Q: Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very ...

In this video, Anne of All Trades evaluates the growth of her fruit trees and discusses the importance of proper cutting techniques. Key topics include three types of cuts, tree structure, safety, and ...

Q: We have several fruit trees in our backyard. One of them is a plum tree. For the first time, we have lots of plums on the tree. The problem is that the plums keep falling off as soon as they get ...

Left to their own devices, some fruit trees will offer up a good harvest each year. But if you follow a seasonal care plan, you’re giving your fruit trees the best chance to reward you with bumper ...