As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

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When is the best time to plant fruit trees. Source: freepik.com Growing fruit trees indoors is becoming increasingly popular among amateur gardeners. Many of us dream of fresh fruit that we can pick ...

To maximize their effectiveness, these fast-growing trees require consistent pruning ... africana stands out as a stately, hardy tree crowned with glossy, lush foliage. Its dense canopy (9 x 12 m) ...

1.9 million farms dot America’s rural landscape ... thanks in large part to the efficiency and productivity of America’s farm and ranch families. One acre of land can grow a variety of crops, ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — Male fruit flies don't just sing to their mates; they also use sound-cancelling wing-flicks to jockey with rivals. This new understanding of how male flies compete for female ...

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River birch (Betula nigra) is a fast-growing, shade tree native to the Mississippi River flood plain in southeastern Minnesota. It is popular for its ornamental peeling bark. As a landscape plant, it ...