Fruit thinning removes some developing fruits so the others grow large, sweet, and juicy. It protects your tree from breakage, overbearing, and small cherries. Whether or not to thin a cherry tree depends on the variety and your growing preferences.
Brown rhubarb leaves are a sign your plant isn’t faring well. Carefully inspecting the foliage will help us determine what’s wrong and how to fix it. Though pests and diseases cause brown leaves, improper growing conditions can also lead to problems.
Thinning apple trees is an important part of growing healthy trees with big, juicy fruits. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to walk through the process of thinning your apple trees this season.
Uh oh! Rhubarb growing problems are no fun. You’ll enter your garden expecting a healthy crop, only to find weak plants and a lack of stems! Correct growing problems early in the season to promote healthy rhubarb for the rest of the year.
Although it can be hard to remove young fruits, thinning will improve the health of your tree and fruits. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn five reasons why you should thin your fruit trees this spring.
Rhubarb is a longtime garden favorite for its lush, bright red, and tart stems. It’s perfect for cooking into pies, jams, and preserves. Because it’s a long-lived perennial, choosing a proper planting site is essential for a productive crop. Learn what this veggie needs to thrive with this easy-to-follow guide.
Berries are some of the best fruiting crops to grow in containers! Whether you like juicy, sweet strawberries or tart blackberries, you’ll want to fertilize them properly for optimal harvests. Learn how and when to feed your berries alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
If you want to grow melons and preserve precious growing space while improving airflow among vines, growing melons on a trellis has its advantages. Vertical growth also adds vertical interest and lets us grow in small spaces. Explore how to grow melons on resourceful trellises with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Growing raspberries at home allows you to enjoy the sweet and flavorful fruits at their peak. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow these perennial berries in your garden.
Is there anything sweeter than a homegrown summer strawberry? Maybe one picked from a plant brimming with pink blooms. Gardener Katherine Rowe explores pink-flowering strawberry varieties to delight the hanging basket or container this season.
If you’re looking for the sweetest strawberry to grow in your garden this year, look no further than 'Albion' strawberries. These day-neutral plants are easy to grow and produce tons of delicious fruit. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for these high-yielding berries.
Strawberries are delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow! They sprout off perennial rosettes that need some care to perform their best. Follow these nine tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and you’ll have bigger, sweeter homegrown strawberries in no time.