Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

If you haven’t embraced container gardening, you should. Even if your yard is limited to a small patio or your winters don’t suit outdoor growing, don’t write off growing fruit trees in the small ...

Yes, you can grow a lemon tree in a pot on your patio or somewhere indoors. Find out what you need to know to keep your ...

Many dwarf fruit trees are easy to grow in containers, indoors or outdoors, or both. One somewhat less common fruit tree choice is the dwarf fig, which does well in colder zones outdoors in summer but ...

Start with a common variety from your local grocer.

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives ...

Here’s how to care for this beautiful tree.

Maybe you know your watering, pruning, and fertilizing well enough to get your fruit trees and bushes to produce something edible out of a pot. Maybe the bugs won’t infest, and the deer won’t eat ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with planting your tree correctly—and at the right time of year. Tim Hartmann, Ph ...

Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...