Trees

It’s fall, and that means it’s time to rake the leaves. Or leave them where they land. But before you opt for your usual choice, you might want to consider …

It happens every year. I get at least one email from a concerned reader asking what this weird walnut-like thing is that they found in their Christmas tree. If you …

It’s easy to think that nature will just take its course when you’re planting a tree. After all, forests have been growing for millions of years without human help, right? …

If you have a holly bush or tree, then you’ve probably noticed the leaves tend to be, for lack of a better word, “stabbier” toward the bottom of the tree. …

To make sure your Christmas tree lasts throughout the holidays, always add half a cup of sugar to your Christmas tree water. No, no, no, everyone knows it’s a can …

Did you know there are people out there who hate mulberries? I know a few, and I’m sure you do too. Personally, I love mulberries, and by the end of …

Flowering trees make a smart addition to your home landscape. Some enjoy them only for their ornamental value, while others avoid them, seeing flowering trees as nothing more than pointless …

If you want a bounty of juicy ripe fruit every year, then annual pruning and maintenance of your fruit trees is a must – especially in winter. But once the …

The most exciting time of year for anyone who has a fruit tree is the period when harvest time rolls around. We have an orchard with a variety of different …

Fruit-bearing trees that are left to grow just as nature intended will become massive over time. Although beautiful, mature fruit trees with large spreading canopies and dense crowns will shade …

Good friends are hard to come by. But good neighbors? Harder still. So, when you’ve grown tired of staring out your kitchen window at the neighbor’s collection of “classic” cars, …

Biting into a perfect, tree-ripened peach could be the culinary highlight of your summer. That is, if you know the best varieties to plant: three to four years in advance. …

If you’re lucky enough to have your own fruit trees, then you know there is no comparison to the flavor and juiciness of a freshly picked peach or apple from …

Lemons are one of the most versatile fruits for cooking and baking, but did you know you can grow them at home? While most citrus trees need to grow outdoors …

The type of soil you have in your garden will have a big impact on the plants you are able to grow. One common soil type is clay, or heavy …

No fruit screams tropical summer paradise like a mango. Whether it’s the bright yellowy-orange color or the stunning green leaves with a touch of red, these trees are wonderful additions …

Foraging can be a great way to supplement a homegrown diet. When foraging, you may be surprised by some of the great wild edibles you can find. For example, did …

If you’ve been following the avocado’s steady rise to internet fame, I’m sure you’ve seen the viral trend of growing your own avocado tree from the seed or pit of the …

We always dreamed of establishing an orchard at Pencil Creek, our little farm in southcentral Pennsylvania, but for more than ten years, other projects took priority. It wasn’t until we …

Fear of drought. Worry over forest fires and flash floods. Concern over rapidly rising temperatures. Fretting about climate disasters that are beyond our control, to the likes we don’t even …

Sometimes life hands you lemons. Other times, we actively seek them by growing our own lemon trees. There really isn’t anything like having a citrus tree in your garden. They …

Removing a tree stump makes for a great weekend project – outdoor exercise combined with a profound lesson on how different trees grow different roots. Does your tree have a …

When planning out your homestead growing space, the vegetable garden tends to get most of the attention. However, you’re doing your family a disservice if you don’t prioritize learning how …

Apple, cherry, plum, and other fruit trees are always a splendid addition to the edible landscape. Gorgeous in every season, fruit trees put out a mesmerizing display of fragrant blooms …