April is the time to thin it. Peaches and nectarines should be thinned so that fruit is 5-7 inches apart on the branch. Plums ...

My Meyer lemon tree, heavy with fruit, was in need of a good spring pruning and harvest. Since moving the plant inside for ...

Grow a fruit-producing lemon tree from seed with these expert tips.

Every morning I join a group of friends for coffee and conversation at a cafe in my neighborhood. We call ourselves the “coffee klatch.” This time of year, one of the key klatchers, Michael Soriano, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Citrus arrive in blazing golden splendour when all else is brown and flat in the kitchen garden. Oddly happy in ...

Like a beacon in the fog, cheery yellow lemons brighten winter meals, countertops and one’s outlook on life. As cherished as a summer garden tomato, lemons in winter are abundant now. Whether you ...

Fig trees are prolific growers and can mature at 10 to 30 feet tall and wide. Pruning controls their size so they grow more bushlike than treelike. Native to Asia and the Mediterranean, they thrive in ...

Growing fruit trees in the backyard can mean delicious homemade jams, fruit cobblers, fresh-squeezed juice, and home-grown goodness to add to any meal. Enjoying the fruit is the easy part. Keeping ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

Dear Neil: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to ...

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...