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If you love cherries, consider saving the pit for planting. While many gardeners choose to purchase young trees from nurseries, growing a cherry tree from its seed can be a rewarding experience.
Discover the innovative gardening technique of planting a fruit tree on top of an old stump in this insightful video. Learn how to effectively repurpose a tree stump to enhance your garden's ...
Your tree is not adapted to the strange soil, water, and sunlight of their new garden home. They may have had a steady diet of fertilizer or spent their winters in more southern locales.
When you plant a tree, double-check that the root flare, the point where the trunk curves out into the roots, is at the level of the surrounding soil and no lower. Planting a tree too deeply can ...
Summer often brings heat, drought, diseases, and pests that can harm trees. Check all trees regularly for damage or stress, ...
If you are planting a new fruit tree, research the bearing habits of different cultivars and the rootstock (if available) to help you select a more consistent producer.
If you’re thinking about planting a new tree there are some things to consider. Ask yourself these questions from the Minnesota DNR.
Today, we know that the cambium, or actively growing, layer of cells just below the bark is responsible for a successful tree ...
When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from ...
When planting a new mango tree (and all trees for that matter), here are some tips. *Consider the mature height and spread of the tree when deciding where to plant it. In the case of a mango tree ...
The Barbados cherry is native to the West Indies in the Caribbean. While not a true cherry, its “cherry-like” fruit has been grown in the southern half of Florida for years. It is listed as ...