A fruit tree guild sets all your plants up for optimal growth by creating a mini-ecosystem. Imagine growing your own backyard fruit orchard, but without having to do much in the way of pest control, ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, or in overly rich soil affects tree growth and health. Not watering enough and pruning ...

Imagine growing your own backyard fruit orchard, but without having to do much in the way of pest control, weed management, or fertilizing because the carefully selected companion plants support and ...