Fertilizing your trees will go a long way toward increasing fruit size and yield. There is nothing quite like the joy of picking fresh fruit from your own fruit tree. To achieve a steady and plentiful ...

Question: Our apple tree normally flowers in late winter but is producing blooms now. Do I fertilize the tree to encourage fruit growth as I would in spring? Answer: Deciduous fruit trees including ...

Established fruit trees don't need to be fertilized much besides annual compost, say OSU Extension master gardeners. Photo of Sweet Tango apples provided by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.

From an apple a day to one for the teacher, this ubiquitous fruit has been around since prehistoric man, and its popularity is unflagging. With more than 220 million bushels harvested last year, the ...

Q: Is it too late to fertilize my nectarine tree with buds starting to form? Fertilizer instructions advise to apply it in early February before buds appear. A: No, it is not too late to fertilize ...

Here's everything you need to know to start your own home orchard. Growing an apple tree is a great way to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit from the comfort of your own home. Once these plants reach ...

Deciduous and citrus trees generally need to be fertilized three times during the year; in February, May and August. If you missed the August fertilizing, do it now. Apply the same amount of ...

Which fertilizer for trees and shrubs is best? Healthy trees and shrubs will beautify a lawn throughout each season of the year. Although these plants are typically hardy, they sometimes need extra ...

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...