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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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
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What to Do With Strawberries in April – the Simple Spring Reset for a Summer of Bigger, Sweeter BerriesA few simple jobs now can transform your strawberry crop – boosting fruit size, sweetness, and plant health ahead of the growing season.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Tasty Types of Raspberries You Can Harvest All Season – Mix and Match for Fresh Fruit From Summer Through FallGrowing both summer-bearing and everbearing types of raspberries together gives you delicious harvests from summer to fall. Here are the top varieties to try.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Grow Raspberries: Ultimate Guide to Cultivating Canes for Easy Berry HarvestsKnowing how to grow raspberries is your ticket to an extended feast of sun-warmed fruit. Uncover the secrets to a thriving and prolific raspberry patch, and find out how to turn your backyard into a berry bounty.with this expert masterclass
By Janey Goulding
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Step-by-Step to Growing Strawberries in a Hanging Basket: Enjoy Juicy Backyard Berries All SummerGrow strawberries in a hanging planter for lots of fruit in a small space: plant one this spring for sweet, slug-free berries all summer long.
By Emma Kendell
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These Incredible Space-Saving Fruit Trees Let You Grow a Pint-Sized Orchard in Patio Pots – They’re Perfect for Small GardensColumnar fruit trees are the small-space secret that bring abundant harvests in a tiny backyard so we can all live the homesteading dream.
By Emma Kendell
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Never Grown a Fruit Tree Before? These 3 Foolproof Species Are Perfect for First-Timers – and You Can Plant Them in Pots!Always wanted to grow your own fruit, but been too intimidated to try? These easy to grow fruit trees are practically foolproof. Plus, they can fit any space!
By Laura Walters
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Fertilizing Fig Trees – How to Feed Figs the Right Way for Honey-Sweet HarvestsEver wondered why your fig trees look lush, but you can’t get those honey-sweet fruits? It might be down to what (and when) you’re feeding them. Here’s how to help figs reach their full sugary potential
By Janey Goulding
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Beware of Fake Fruit Branches! Prune These Energy-Stealing Shoots From Fruit Trees Before Spring ArrivesYou might not know it, but fake fruit branches could be growing on your trees right now – and if left in place they will cause misery at harvest time. Here’s how to banish those energy thieves in late winter to help boost productive wood before the spring
By Tyler Schuster
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Pruning Fig Trees – The Simple Healthy Cuts that Bring Years of Bountiful HarvestsThe secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece. Here’s how to master pruning fig trees
By Teo Spengler
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Can a Bird Fit Through the Branches? This Tried and Trusted Fruit Tree Pruning Rule is Still a ClassicIs your fruit tree a tangled mess? The centuries-old "bird in a branch" rule is the only guide you need to prune key fruits like a pro this winter
By Teo Spengler
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How and When to Transplant Blueberries to Help Rejuvenate Shrubs and Encourage Better FruitingRelocating a blueberry bush involves more than a shovel – it requires the right timing and a bit of soil chemistry. Whether you're moving house or rearranging your yard, here’s how and when to transplant blueberries for years of sumptuous flavor
By Teo Spengler
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How to Grow Blueberries: Best Planting and Care for Years of Delicious SuperfruitsKnowing how to grow blueberries is your ticket to one of the hardest working fruits around. Uncover the secrets to planting, nurturing and protecting berry-tasty beauties with our masterclass
By Janey Goulding
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Fed Up of Getting Tiny Blueberries? This January Pruning Trick Ensures Fatter, Sweeter HarvestsSay goodbye to tiny, bitter blueberry harvests and give that tired shrub a timely revamp. This January pruning trick reboots your blues for plumper, sweeter fruit
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Grow a Fig Tree from Seed: A Step-by-Step Propagation GuideDon't settle for clones! Follow our scrappy gardener’s guide to turning crunchy fig pips into a full-blown tree.
By Tyler Schuster
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Indoor Lemon Tree Not Fruiting? This Easy January Pruning Trick Works Wonders for Your Potted CitrusIf your potted lemon tree has loads of leaves but never produces golden harvests, this clever ‘reset’ trick can help you flip the switch from foliage to fruit – and late winter is the perfect time for a reset
By Tyler Schuster

