Master Gardener Carole Crowe installs a portable frame made of PVC pipe and fittings to cover her blueberries every summer. She says, “I use a fairly stiff, plastic netting/grid to attach to the ...

Winter pruning when trees are dormant promotes vigorous growth, so prune then to encourage a good basic structure for a young tree or when trying to adjust the shape of a mature tree. Summer ...

Netting your fruit trees can protect the produce from hungry wildlife — but it's important to do it safely.

Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and nuts. So how should you keep these critters out of your trees?

When planting a lettuce or pansy seedling, you just scoop open a hole, plop it in and cover the roots. Planting trees is far more complicated, especially when it comes to fruit trees. It’s best to ...