The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...

Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.

If you have already figured out how to map and space your veggie garden, you may be wondering where you can fit in a few fruit trees. For those with limited backyard space, the good news is there are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A black-headed grosbeak perching in a tree - Gerald A. DeBoer/Shutterstock Whether you want to scope out birds with binoculars ...

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

Fruits bring year-round interest to your garden as well as a sense of achievement gained by growing and harvesting your own fruit. My husband says growing blueberries is reason enough to grow backyard ...