Do cherry trees need thinning?
Thinning cherry trees is not usually needed because they’re not prone to biennial bearing. That’s lucky, because it would be a huge job.
Two quick ways to tell if your fruit tree is water-stressed
Making sure your fruit tree has enough water in spring will help you to grow larger fruit.
While you’re thinning, prevent disease
Thinning your fruit trees is a great chance to check the health of your fruit and do a little disease control at the same time.
Should you worry about insects in your fruit trees?
Finding insects in your fruit trees scares a lot of people, but in fact, a wide variety of insects is a good sign of biodiversity.
How to Get Started with Fruit Thinning
Have you heard of fruit thinning but don’t know how (or why) to do it? It’s a simple but important technique to help your fruit trees bear a healthy crop every year.
Apricot tree diseases
Apricots are delicious fruit, but fussy to grow in your garden. Here are some of the things to look out for.
How to grow amazing cherries
Cherries are delicious but can be fiddly to grow, and the fruit can split if it rains. Discover the pros and cons, and learn why they’re totally worth it.
Do you have peaches on your trees?
Late spring is the time to check your fruit trees for early peaches or apricots. Learn what to do next and how to check for common diseases.
The difference between green manure and understory
Green manure crops, cover crops, and understory all bring great benefits to the soil, but what’s the difference between them?
5 Steps to a Simple Worm Farm
Every household needs a worm farm, and here are 5 simple steps for setting one up with almost no cost and very little fuss.
What should your fruit trees look like in spring?
Are your fruit trees healthy this spring? Knowing what to look for and what’s “normal” will help you stay on track with your fruit tree care.
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.
