Q: We have several fruit trees in our backyard. One of them is a plum tree. For the first time, we have lots of plums on the tree. The problem is that the plums keep falling off as soon as they get ...

As a gardener, few things are as rewarding as enjoying the (literal) fruits of your labors. However, even if you start from a sapling rather than growing your orchard from seed, seeing successful ...

The fascinating journey of a plum seed to a young tree is documented in this time-lapse video, showcasing the intricate process of germination from the moment the seed is planted until the first ...

Last year I promised my son, Nat, a Mirabelle plum tree for his birthday. By the time I got around to placing the order, the nursery had no Mirabelles and the other varieties we wanted were out of ...

As you bask in the warmth of the home hearth, look back on the gardening season and consider what you might want to do come spring. Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online ...

Question: It’s October and the peach and plum trees have started to bloom. Should we do needed pruning now or wait until the normal time during winter? Answer: October flowering could mean an early ...