If you plant a bare-root apple tree in the fall, you might just get fruit the following year ... hardy and are self-fertile, ...

Did you know that winter is the best season to plant a new tree in Alameda? Margie Siegal shares lots of tips for adding ...

Chocolate persimmon is a lesser-known variety that is smaller than the Hachiya with a similar shape without the pointy end.

Q: I am planning a permaculture garden on my half-acre lot. I know it’s best to plant fruit ... a tree that has a smaller root system? Should we replace trees near the pool? When would we need ...

You also need to be aware of the potential size your tree will grow to and whether it's self-fertilising. Self-fertile trees will produce fruit without the need for another tree to pollinate it.

Most food crops require pollination in order to either produce fruit, or to produce seeds. Squash, zucchini, melons, cucumbers, apple trees ... the plants will not bear fruit. You might need ...