Use clean pruners to make a cut at a 45-degree angle near the end of the branch. Trim the tip of the branch straight across ...

The process can be complex, but the results are incredibly satisfying—and delicious. Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care ...

Multiple methods for propagating fruit trees? Why not just plant seeds? The reason is that the seeds of any fruit will produce fruiting trees, but the fruit is unlikely to be true-to-type to the ...

A healthy plant needs a healthy root system, and in some cases, it's better if that root system is from a different plant. These are called rootstocks, and today we go below the surface and find out ...

Propagating fruit trees lets you grow more delicious fruit at home, but each method needs the right timing and care. Different trees and techniques—like cuttings, grafting, budding, and air ...

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...