Move over apple trees — 10 unusual fruit trees to grow this spring

This is the perfect time to plant a fruit tree. Wondering what fruit trees to plant? From apricots to plums, here are 10 more exciting fruit trees you can grow.
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7 Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees That Produce an Abundant Harvest All on Their Own

When choosing a fruit tree for your yard, one of the most important things to consider is whether the tree is self-pollinating or cross-pollinating. Cross-pollinating trees need a neighboring fruit ...
Oregonian

Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...
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Pruning fig trees – The simple healthy cuts that bring years of bountiful harvests

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece. Here’s how to master pruning fig trees ...
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Want to grow strong fruit trees in your SLO County garden? Here’s how

Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few repeating seasonal practices: right variety, consistent water, thoughtful pruning, ...