Plant Care Guides: Fruit Trees

From light and water requirements to fertilizing, pruning and more, get expert tips to keep your plants happy and healthy.

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Fruit Trees 101: Harvesting

Fruit Trees 101: Harvesting

Meredith Gaines — Jul 24

Being able to harvest your own fruit that you’ve grown is the equivalent of a child getting a toy they’ve always wanted. It's so rewarding ...

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Fruit Trees 101: Troubleshooting

Fruit Trees 101: Troubleshooting

Meredith Gaines — Jul 24

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could plant a tree that only required some watering to remain perfectly happy at all times? Unfortunately, we all ...

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Fruit Trees 101: Pruning

Fruit Trees 101: Pruning

Meredith Gaines — Jul 18

Say it with us - pruning is a good thing! Pruning can be scary - after all, here you are encouraging your trees and waiting ...

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Fruit Trees 101: Care

Fruit Trees 101: Care

Meredith Gaines — Jul 18

It's no secret that fruit trees need a bit more care than other plants, but we promise it's not as difficult as you might think! ...

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Fruit Trees 101: Pollination

Fruit Trees 101: Pollination

Meredith Gaines — Jul 11

Ready to talk about the birds and the bees? No, literally! There are very few things in this world that match the significance of pollination ...

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Fruit Trees 101: Choosing & Planting

Fruit Trees 101: Choosing & Planting

Meredith Gaines — Jul 11

Growing your own fruit has become more popular over the years, and for good reason! Producing your own fruit saves money, benefits the environment, and ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zones 9-11

Growing Zones Guide: Zones 9-11

Sarah Logie — Jun 24

If you’re located in Zones 9-11 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below so you can grow with confidence ...

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Beneficial Bugs For The Garden

Beneficial Bugs For The Garden

Meredith Gaines — Jun 15

When you spot a bug, your first instinct might be to jump away or search for a nearby magazine or shoe to kill it, but ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 8

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 8

Sarah Logie — May 11

If you’re located in Zone 8 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below so you can grow with confidence ...

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How Do We Measure Our Plants?

How Do We Measure Our Plants?

Meredith Gaines — May 03

Why So Many Sizes? There is no nursery-wide standard for pot sizes, meaning that container manufacturers can make pots with slightly different dimensions and designs ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 7

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 7

Sarah Logie — Apr 11

If you’re located in Zone 7 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below for your area so you can ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 6

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 6

Sarah Logie — Feb 21

If you’re located in Zone 6 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing guide below for your area so you can ...

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Top New Year's Resolutions for Plant Care

Top New Year's Resolutions for Plant Care

Sarah Logie — Jan 03

A new year brings endless possibilities and tangible excitement for all that’s to come! It also means resetting and establishing those New Year’s resolutions, so ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 5

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 5

Sarah Logie — Jan 05

If you’re located in Zone 5 and need some planting and care tips, check out our growing considerations and specific plant recommendations for your area ...

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Growing Zones Guide: Zone 4

Growing Zones Guide: Zone 4

Sarah Logie — Dec 10

Do you live in Zone 4 and need some planting and care tips for your trees and shrubs? Check out our planting considerations and specific ...

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11 Reasons Cara Cara Oranges are Unique

11 Reasons Cara Cara Oranges are Unique

Blair Brown — Mar 17

Are you growing citrus fruits? No matter the weather outside, citrus is always a good idea! There's never a bad time to enjoy the easy ...

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Banana Trees: The Quick Guide to Winterizing

Banana Trees: The Quick Guide to Winterizing

Blair Brown — May 30

Most gardeners think that tropical fruits, citrus, and beyond can only be grown in exotic locations, especially if they live in northern areas. But we're ...

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Fall Fruit Harvesting: Our How-To Guide

Fall Fruit Harvesting: Our How-To Guide

Blair Brown — May 30

Now that we’re well into the fall season (with the temperatures to finally prove it!), we’re covering anything and everything related to one of our ...

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Olive Tree to Avocado: Bringing Fruit Indoors

Olive Tree to Avocado: Bringing Fruit Indoors

Blair Brown — May 30

As temperatures drop below zero across the country, you might be wondering: How is it possible for my fruit trees to survive, much less thrive? ...

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Tropical Plants: How to Transition Indoors

Tropical Plants: How to Transition Indoors

Blair Brown — May 30

As temperatures drop down into the 50-degree range and below, it’s about that time to move tropical plants indoors for the colder months. By following ...

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Video Series: Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

Video Series: Fruit Trees for Small Spaces

Abby Healy — May 20

Learn how to grow your favorite fruit trees at home! In this video series, follow along as the Cook family adds life to their small ...

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Expert Q&A: Tips and Tricks for Citrus Tree Care

Expert Q&A: Tips and Tricks for Citrus Tree Care

Abby Healy — Jun 01

You asked, we answered! Citrus trees are some of our most popular - and most frequently asked-about - plants. And whether you have a patio ...

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Plant Care 101: Plant Hybrids

Plant Care 101: Plant Hybrids

Blair Brown — May 30

So, every time you walk into a grocery store, it seems there are new types of fruit on the shelves. Where do these new varieties ...

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Avocado Trees: 7 Secrets for Tons of Fruit

Avocado Trees: 7 Secrets for Tons of Fruit

Blair Brown — May 30

It's one of our favorite year-round staples: The Avocado Tree. Though this tropical, exotic favorite isn't normally associated with all-year growth, ours thrives from season ...

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Meyer Lemon Tree: Tips, Tricks and Benefits

Meyer Lemon Tree: Tips, Tricks and Benefits

Blair Brown — May 30

The Meyer Lemon Tree: if you haven’t heard of this of-the-moment tree, you’ve come to the perfect place. This powerful little tree is elegant, easy-care ...

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Clementines: Facts, Tips and Tricks

Clementines: Facts, Tips and Tricks

Blair Brown — Jun 01

Every December, you probably notice citrus hitting the shelves of supermarkets at lower prices. This is because winter is citrus season, so there’s an abundance ...

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Figs: The Secrets to Large Harvests

Figs: The Secrets to Large Harvests

Blair Brown — May 30

Harvest season for figs is in full swing, and this is great news! However, fresh figs are hard to find in grocery stores due to ...

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Loquat to Owari: Winter Citrus Care

Loquat to Owari: Winter Citrus Care

Blair Brown — May 30

A couple of weeks back, we put the spotlight on unique citrus to celebrate Halloween and beyond. But now that Halloween has come and gone ...

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Banana Trees: Tips and Tricks for Tons of Fruit

Banana Trees: Tips and Tricks for Tons of Fruit

Blair Brown — Sep 17

You know what really makes us go bananas? Banana Trees! Their vibrant yellow fruit attracts our attention, and the sweet, creamy flesh of the bananas ...

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Apple Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Apple Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Blair Brown — May 27

Updated: February 2021 From McIntosh to Granny Smith, apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world, with growers producing more than 240 ...

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Plant Care 101: Fig Trees

Plant Care 101: Fig Trees

Blair Brown — May 30

So, the fig is on our fruit radar. With figs rising in popularity, we thought we’d outline a few of the benefits of this must-have ...

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Plant Care 101: Paw Paw Tree

Plant Care 101: Paw Paw Tree

Blair Brown — May 30

Dynamic, unique and undeniably sweet: Just a few words that describe that amazing Paw Paw. But you probably haven’t heard of this amazing fruit, right? ...

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Plant Care 101: Plant Hybrids

Blair Brown — Apr 04

Nothing embodies the warm, carefree vibe of spring and summer quite like citrus fruit. And lemon trees are arguably one of the best to choose ...

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Plant Care 101: How to Care for Avocado Trees

Plant Care 101: How to Care for Avocado Trees

Blair Brown — Mar 31

From toppings on toast to guacamole, avocados are the star ingredient in your favorite dishes and recipes! And though store-bought avocados are great, there’s nothing ...

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Meyer Lemon Trees: 7 Secrets for Tons of Fruit

Meyer Lemon Trees: 7 Secrets for Tons of Fruit

Blair Brown — Mar 17

When it comes to home-grown citrus trees, there's nothing like the Meyer Lemon. A cross between the tart lemon and the sweeter orange, Meyer Lemons ...

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Avocados: 8 Quick Tips for Growth

Avocados: 8 Quick Tips for Growth

Blair Brown — May 30

Avocados are a super fruit that’s on the rise. More and more recipes are using them. You can use them for salads, sandwiches and dips ...

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Fig Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Fig Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Blair Brown — Mar 07

Figs are delicious, healthful and easy-to-cultivate. And though many are intimidated by caring for their own at-home fruit tree, you shouldn’t be daunted – Fig ...

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Hand Pollination: A Quick Guide

Hand Pollination: A Quick Guide

Blair Brown — Jan 06

Some leaves are sprouting and flowers are beginning to bloom – it’s the power of pollination at work. With fruit trees in particular, their blooms ...

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Plant Care 101: Arbequina Olive Tree

Plant Care 101: Arbequina Olive Tree

Blair Brown — Mar 23

It's one of our most popular trees and a personal favorite: The Arbequina Olive Tree, or Olea europaea 'Arbequina.' There's a lot to love when ...

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Olive Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Olive Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Blair Brown — May 04

Green or black, stuffed or unstuffed, ground into tapenade or picked to snack on, right off the branch. When it comes to the olive, there's ...

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Plant Care 101: Meyer Lemon Tree

Plant Care 101: Meyer Lemon Tree

Blair Brown — Aug 22

The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and that means fall is officially here! Now's the time to bring in your fruit trees...and that ...

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Cherry Trees: Sweet Secrets for Tons of Fruit

Cherry Trees: Sweet Secrets for Tons of Fruit

Blair Brown — May 30

Temperatures are warming up, and we’re starting to see beautiful blooming flowers. Cherry Trees have large, prized blooms, with colors that range from white as ...

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Tea Plants: Cold Hardy and Easy to Grow

Tea Plants: Cold Hardy and Easy to Grow

Blair Brown —

The most popular drink in the world? Tea! And best of all, it comes from Tea Plants, which can be easily grown at home indoors ...

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Avocado Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Avocado Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Blair Brown — May 30

One of the most popular superfoods on the market, the Avocado delivers a tonof vitamins and filling, satisfying fiber. And although you can get this ...

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Preparing for Spring? Here's 7 Tips to Transition Your Meyer Lemon

Preparing for Spring? Here's 7 Tips to Transition Your Meyer Lemon

Blair Brown — May 30

Spring is here! And the warmer temperatures of spring mean that it's time to move many of your indoor plants back outside, especially some of ...

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