What’s the best way to control weeds under fruit trees?
Many gardeners hate weeds under their fruit trees. Managed correctly, they can bring many benefits to your trees and soil.
3 ways to manage weeds under fruit trees in spring
Spring is the time when weeds really start to grow under your fruit trees. Managing them well can provide benefits for your soil.
How to treat yellow leaves on your lemon tree
Learn how to treat yellow leaves on lemon tree. It’s a common issue with lemon trees and is easy to remedy.
6 step plan for beating Codling moth in apples
The classic “worm in the apple” is actually the larvae of the Codling moth, a very annoying pest that needs a planned effort to prevent.
A good grafting knife…
A good grafting knife (and knowing how to keep it sharp) sets you up for grafting success as much as the techniques you need to master.
The top 4 fruit tree espalier mistakes to avoid
Espalier can be beautiful and productive way to grow your fruit trees—if you avoid these 4 common mistakes.
What You Need to Know About Pesticides
Growing organic fruit has never been so important, with new evidence showing pesticides escaping into the environment at scarily high rates.
How to know if your fruit tree flowers are healthy
Learn how to spot the difference between healthy fruit tree flowers and those that are suffering from a common disease that can cause rot.
How to overcome fear of insects in fruit trees
Are insects in fruit trees a bad thing or a good thing? Learning to appreciate insects is an important part of adopting an organic mindset.
Do your fruit trees have the right pollination partners?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Pollination partners for fruit trees are one of those things that most gardeners have heard of, but few really understand! Knowing if your tree needs pollination can be a complete mystery. It's one of the 'hidden' reasons for fruit...
How to tell fruit buds from leaf buds
Understanding the difference between fruit buds and leaf buds on your fruit tree makes everything else about fruit growing easier.
Do you need to spray your fruit trees?
Spraying your trees in spring – at the right time and for the right reasons – can make a big difference to whether you get a crop or not.
