Southwest Virginia orchard owners have seen handfuls of autumn blossoms pop open in years past. But early blossoming is ...

Do you want to grow your own fresh fruit right outside your door? These tips and tricks can help you plant and grow thriving apple trees in your yard.

which has greenish white flowers. But it is not native. Be aware this tree produce nuts, create extra clean-up work. The nuts are poisonous to humans but enjoyed by squirrels. Crabapple trees tend to ...

Still, I engage in plenty of my own online garden braggadocio, posting daily closeups of the roses and other perennial flowers I grow in my back yard. I keep the unproductive apple trees off my grid.

Understand the nutritional needs of apple trees: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, boron, zinc, and copper are essential for their health. Fertilize during planting: Check soil for ...