Germinating and growing time-lapse of a pear tree from a seed to young plant. Pear seeds were extracted from a fresh ...

Growing fruit trees from seeds can take many years, and the resulting tree won’t be identical to the parent tree. You could end up with a new hybrid variety that produces smaller fruit that may not ...

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 ...

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 ...

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

If you’re dreaming of picking apples or pears from your own garden in the fall, here are some recommendations for success ...

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 ...