Question: Last winter, we transplanted some 6-year-old fruit trees. Unfortunately, the soil where they went in was pretty terrible. We tried to mix in some compost and have continued to ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard.

Most types of sweet cherries aren't self-pollinating, but tart cherries will usually fruit when they're grown on their own.

A common mistake that a lot of people make is digging a huge hole to put their fruit tree in, Collins said. He said that the hole should only be slightly larger than the root system of the tree.

When planting loquat trees, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than it. This way, roots can spread ...

Pawpaw trees are becoming quite popular. If you've decided to plant a pawpaw tree, here's what House Digest's master gardener suggests you keep in mind.

Garden writer Ciscoe Morris offers advice on pruning fruit trees, ... Dig the hole wide enough to spread out the roots, and use care not to plant too deeply.

Hole Digger President Trump and the first lady planted a tree at the White House on Wednesday in celebration of Earth Day. “We’re doing something I love doing: planting trees,” Trump told ...

When you're shopping for a fruit tree, look for varieties listed as requiring 500 or fewer chilling hours. With our mild New Orleans winters, we typically average around 300 to 400 chilling hours.