Fruits

Growing fruits is one of the most satisfying harvests you'll ever have. Learn how to maximize production of your fruit gardens for sweet success!

A small Mangifera indica plant with four glossy green leaves growing from a thin stem in white potting medium.

Fruits

How to Grow a Mango Tree From Seed

Have you dreamt of harvesting sweet tropical-tasting mangoes off a tree at home? If you live in a warm climate and have access to fresh fruit, you can do it easily. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to grow a mango tree from seed.

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When and How to Thin Fruit Trees for Beginners

Thinning is one of the hardest things a fruit tree grower has to do! Though it seems you’re removing the future harvest, you’re helping your tree grow large, juicy fruits instead of many tiny ones. Join backyard grower Jerad Bryant to thin your fruit trees for successful harvests.

Close-up of a berry bush with hanging clusters of small, glossy red berries hang from thin, woody stems, surrounded by lobed, vibrant green leaves with serrated edges, planted in spring.

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11 Berry Bushes You Can Plant in Early Spring

If you need more sweet and delicious fruit in your life, berry bushes are a fast way to make that happen. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some spring-planted shrubs that produce the sweetest, juiciest fruits around!

Two individuals in green jackets use ladders to trim brown, leafless branches in a snow-dusted orchard.

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Why and How to Winter Prune Fruit Trees

When is best to prune fruit trees, and how do you do it? Late winter pruning is ideal; it encourages healthy growth without harming your trees. Learn why, how, and when to prune your fruit trees with this easy-to-follow guide from backyard orchardist Jerad Bryant.

A gardener's hand in a white glove uses white pruning shears to prune dry branches of a berry bush in a February garden.

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11 Berry Bushes You Should Prune in February

Though it’s snowy, icy, and wet outside, now is the perfect time to look at your berry bushes! Though some types appreciate pruning in fall, these kinds benefit from late winter and early spring cuts in February. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in tackling these 11 berry bushes!

A Malus domestica branch with small red fruit covered in ice, with thin frozen twigs.

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How to Protect Early Fruit Tree Blossoms From Frost

The end of winter can bring some stress when it comes to caring for fruit trees. Fluctuations in temperature can cause early blooming, and then a late cold snap can knock them out. Join North Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about protecting those blossoms from unexpectedly cold weather.

Bright green Vitis vinifera leaves filter sunlight, with small purple fruit clusters hanging below.

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How and When to Prune Grapevines for Healthy New Growth

Grapevines tolerate extreme pruning! They benefit from yearly cuts during the dormant season. Prune them in the right way at the right time and they’ll reward you with bunches of grapes by late summer. Grape grower Jerad Bryant shares when and how it’s best to prune your vines.