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How-ToPlanting a Fruit Tree Guild
Many gardeners have heard of the “three sisters,” a traditional example of companion planting for corn, beans, and squash. Fewer gardeners are familiar with the concept of a plant guild,…
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DesignFruit Trees and Berries for the Mountain States
Apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, and pears add edible interest when planted right into your flower borders. For the typical suburban garden, I highly recommend semi-dwarf or dwarf trees. In my…
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How-ToHow to Thin Peaches
Editor Steve Aitken heads up to Bishop's Orchard in Guilford, Connecticut to learn how to thin peaches from orchard owner Jonathan Bishop. How to Thin Peaches Learn how to thin…
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How-ToTwo Ways to Prune New Fruit Trees
Pruning is an art and a science. And with fruit trees, it is essential for health and robust harvests. Mature fruit trees are pruned annually to maintain their size and…
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Kitchen GardeningMulti-Grafted Fruit Trees are Perfect for Small Gardens
We small-space gardeners are indebted to those that pioneered these trees and we're prepared to take full advantage.
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Kitchen GardeningAnother Improved Meyer Lemon Tree in Suburbia
While I'm not a masterful fruit grower, I manage to successfully harvest the ones in my yard. And this year, suburbia has one more Improved Meyer lemon tree.
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Kitchen GardeningControlling Scales, a Common Pest of Fruit Trees
Scale insects can be serious pests for fruit and nut trees, currants, grapes, and raspberries. Here's how to deal with them.
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