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Community groups, schools and parish councils have received hundreds of fruit trees, so they can plant their own orchards ...

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

Older shoots on trained cherry trees can be removed and younger stems tied in to replace them. Restricting the growth on trained trees lets light and air into the tree, which helps fruit to ripen. It ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than ...

the production of fruit, and the overall aesthetics of the area. Preparation involves disinfecting, sharpening, and oiling tools such as loppers, hand-pruners, pole-saws, backpack pruners, and more.

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Frigid Texas winters are beneficial for peach trees because they need a certain number of "chilling hours" to yield a good ...