Month: April 2019

12 Reasons For Pruning Fruit Trees For Amazing Results

12 Reasons For Pruning Fruit Trees For Amazing Results

Pruning fruit trees is one of those ongoing maintenance tasks that can scare a lot of new gardeners.  Although it can often times be critical for a thriving fruit tree, it really doesn’t need to be that imposing.  Fruit trees can be quite forgiving and 

Why You Need an Entrance Arbor in Your Garden Today

Why You Need an Entrance Arbor in Your Garden Today

My wife is great at making our front door to the house look inviting by adding flowers, wreaths, or changing the paint color.  I’ve tended to shrug it off as just something she likes to do, but have realized how amazing it looks when it 

Smart Strategies for Fruit Trees with Invasive Roots

Smart Strategies for Fruit Trees with Invasive Roots

Making sure that you have your fruit tree in the right location is paramount for a healthy tree.  It’s common to wonder about the foundation of your house or other structures when planting your fruit tree.  At planting a tree may appear tiny, but fast 

Featured Gardener from Central Florida

Featured Gardener from Central Florida

Today’s featured Gardener is with My Little Green Garden, selected images taken from her garden. Where do you garden? Central Florida, Zone 9b. The climate is hot and humid, but we still get a handful of freezes during the winter where crops have to be 

When is the Best Time to Plant Fruit Trees in Hot Climates?

When is the Best Time to Plant Fruit Trees in Hot Climates?

If you live in a hot climate where winters are fairly mild, you may wonder if it matters when you plant your fruit tree or when would be the optimal time to plant.  In more temperate climates with the traditional four seasons, it’s pretty obvious