A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of cherry ...

Cherry trees offer beauty in every season, support local wildlife, and reward you with tasty fruit year after year. Plant cherry trees in early spring or late fall in full sun and well-drained soil to ...

When you hear cherry trees, your mind might immediately spring to the beautiful cherry blossoms that unfurl during spring, perking up parks, street walks, and your home. But there's more to cherry ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

Seeking a fast-growing fruit tree for your yard? If you love birds and baking, consider a tart cherry tree (Prunus cerasus). Likely growing 1 to 2 feet per year, it can start producing fruit in 2 to 3 ...

It’s that time of year when deciduous trees are putting on their leaves, while the oaks and pines are producing copious amounts of pollen. Live oaks are shedding leaves to put on new growth.

With the challenges to growing citrus that citrus greening presents, I have been looking for alternative low-maintenance fruit options for folks to try in their dooryard settings. I recently came ...

Question: Do you know why my Ranier cherry tree is blooming now (Sept. 30)? It doesn’t look so good, but earlier this year it produced a decent amount of cherries. Stacia G., Albuquerque Answer: I ...

Southern California is often called a gardener’s paradise because we can grow an amazing variety of plants. It’s warm enough to grow many tropical and subtropical fruits such as citrus, avocado, guava ...

With the right variety, location, and care, you can successfully grow and harvest delicious cherries in your backyard. Cherry trees offer beauty in every season, support local wildlife, and reward you ...