Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method ...

Peach trees are a very satisfying to grow ... to consider is if the variety you've selected is suitable for your growing zone. There are a number of cold-hardy peach tree cultivars, and these ...

Imagine plucking fresh, juicy fruit from your own patio or balcony. Discover how container gardening can transform small spaces into fruitful havens.

Growing them in pots also keeps the trees smaller ... and later varieties through August into early September. Peach trees can be attacked by aphids, birds, red spider mites, earwigs and root ...

Peach trees need full sun for optimal growth and fruit production. An ideal growth indicator is 18 inches of new growth yearly; if not achieved, fertilizer may be needed.

Homeowners new to planting fruit trees should consider peach, nectarine ... not require multiple pesticide applications during the growing season,” Bush and Ophardt write.

With support from a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant, Dan Sheild has developed a peach-growing system tailored to Minnesota’s harsh winters.