Fruits
Most people love fruit but not everyone is confident enough for growing fruits in the garden. Don’t let this deter you. We can help with tips on how to grow fruits and berries of all kinds. Whether a seasoned gardener or just starting out, creating an edible fruit garden is easy. From common types of fruit (strawberries, watermelons, etc.) to tropical fruit tree growing (lemons, kumquats, etc.), there’s something here for everyone. Use our tips on growing fruits in the garden and you'll be on your way to eating home-grown fruit of your very own.
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5 Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees to Plant This Fall – You Only Need One Tree to Grow a Huge Crop of Delicious FruitIf you're a first-time fruit grower or short on space, then self-pollinating fruit trees are just what you need. Here are the best types to plant this fall.
By Laura Walters
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What Your Strawberries Need in August – 5 Quick Tasks For Bonus Fruit and Free New PlantsWhether you grow June-bearers wrapping up their season or everbearers actively fruiting, these quick August tasks keep late berries coming and guarantee a bigger harvest next spring
By Tyler Schuster
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These 6 Fruit Trees Thrive on Neglect – For a Lush, Stress-Free Bounty You Can Enjoy Even in a Small YardTired of fussy fruit trees throwing tantrums, or just craving easy homegrown harvests? These practically unkillable trees give you delicious crops in big pots and small spaces – without the sulking
By Janey Goulding
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What Lemon Trees Need in August: 5 Easy Tasks That Guarantee Juicy Harvests in the Coming MonthsHot, dry spells in August can mean disaster for potted fruit trees. Learn how to keep your lemons safe.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don’t Throw Out Overripe Watermelon – It Has a Secret Use in the GardenDon't throw away that spoiled melon! Give it a second life in the garden helping pollinators and plants.
By Tyler Schuster
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Are Birds Eating the Fruit on Your Trees Before You Can? This Common Kitchen Product Is the Key to Keeping Them AwayTurn this common kitchen staple into a safe, eco-friendly bird deterrent. Here's what you need to protect your fruit trees from hungry birds.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Lemon Trees Need in July – 5 Essential Tasks to Enjoy the Juiciest Sun-Ripened LemonsLemons are ripening now so it's vital to keep your tree happy and healthy for a rich reward of plump, flavorful fruit.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What to Do With Your Cherry Trees in July – 5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Sweeter Fruits and Bumper HarvestsSummer is the pinnacle of sweet fruit goodness for cherry growers, so don’t miss out on tasty harvests. Here are the key things to check so you can feast on fabulous cherry flavors
By Teo Spengler
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What Your Apple Trees Need in June – 6 Critical Care Tasks You Don't Want to Skip or You'll Risk Your HarvestJune is one of the most important months during the apple-growing season. Taking care of pests, diseases, and proper watering will set you up for a tasty fall.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow Perfectly Sweet Watermelons This Summer – 4 Easy Tips to Banish Bland and Watery FruitThere's nothing sweeter than a homegrown watermelon when you follow these simple tips!
By Kathleen Walters
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What to Do With Strawberries After Harvesting in June – 5 Easy Tips to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest Next SummerYou may have picked your strawbs, but it’s far from the end of the road for your plants. Make a little time for these simple acts of care to kickstart future fruiting success
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do With Lemon Trees in June for a Tart & Tasty Harvest – 6 Easy Tasks to Set Up Plants for the Rest of SummerMake sure to give your lemon trees a little extra love this month if you want a juicy harvest later this year. Here's what your citrus plants need right now.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What to With Lemon Trees in May – 4 Easy Care Tasks to Ensure Healthy Trees and a Juicy Harvest This YearA few simple tasks in May will set your lemon tree up for a healthy and fruitful growing season.
By Kathleen Walters
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What to Do With Apple Trees in May – 5 Critical Tasks to Ensure a Healthy and Bountiful Harvest in the Months to ComeDon't skip these apple care tasks! A few easy chores in May will help the trees to thrive so you'll get a tasty harvest when the time is right.
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do With Fig Trees Before April Ends – 3 Spring Tasks You Need to Do Now for Healthy Trees and Tasty Harvests This SummerDon't wait any longer on these critical care tasks or your fig harvests will suffer.
By Kathleen Walters
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What to Do With Fruit Trees in April – 6 Essential Tasks for Your Biggest, Tastiest Harvest YetFrom nutrient boosts to pest patrol, discover what to do with fruit trees in April. Follow these 6 expert steps to ensure a healthy, productive summer harvest.
By Teo Spengler
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What to Do With Lemon Trees in April for a Juicy Boost This Summer – 3 Easy Tasks To Do Now Before the Crucial Care Window ClosesA few simple tasks done in April will help your lemon tree shine this summer.
By Kathleen Walters

