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Fertilizing Fig Trees – How to Feed Figs the Right Way for Honey-Sweet Harvests
Ever 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
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Beware of Fake Fruit Branches! Prune These Energy-Stealing Shoots From Fruit Trees Before Spring Arrives
You 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
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Pruning Fig Trees – The Simple Healthy Cuts that Bring Years of Bountiful Harvests
The 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
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Can a Bird Fit Through the Branches? This Tried and Trusted Fruit Tree Pruning Rule is Still a Classic
Is 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
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How and When to Transplant Blueberries to Help Rejuvenate Shrubs and Encourage Better Fruiting
Relocating 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
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How to Grow Blueberries: Best Planting and Care for Years of Delicious Superfruits
Knowing 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
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Fed Up of Getting Tiny Blueberries? This January Pruning Trick Ensures Fatter, Sweeter Harvests
Say 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
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How to Grow a Fig Tree from Seed: A Step-by-Step Propagation Guide
Don't settle for clones! Follow our scrappy gardener’s guide to turning crunchy fig pips into a full-blown tree.
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Fig Propagation Guide: 3 Easy Ways to Grow Figs from Cuttings
Rejuvenate your garden for free! We break down the steps for rooting fig cuttings indoors and outdoors.
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The Best Way to Grow Apricot Trees from Seed: Timing and Care Tips
Don't throw away your apricot pits! Learn how to plant and care for these seeds to grow a beautiful, fruit-bearing tree that will provide shade for decades.
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Grapevine Care Made Easy: Complete Guide to Growing Grapes in Your Home Garden
Growing grapevines may seem intimidating, but there is nothing to fear. Learn everything you need to know about growing grapes at home.
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Growing Heirloom Apples: A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Variety
Choose the perfect heirloom apples and take a bite out of history! These varieties are sure to bring lots of flavor to your garden.
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Think You Can't Grow Figs in Your Area? This Cold-Hardy Variety Will Change Your Mind
The Chicago Hardy fig is a game-changer for northern gardeners. Its unique fruiting style promises a harvest even after a sub-zero winter.
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How to Prune Raspberries: A Guide for Summer-Bearing and Everbearing Types
Pruning raspberries isn't just about avoiding thorns – it keeps the berries coming! We break down which cuts to make for summer, fall, or even double crops.
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Why Mulching Blueberries in Winter Guarantees Better Fruit – and How to Do It Right to Boost Your Blues
The one thing guaranteed to get your blueberry plants off to the best start next year is mulching blueberries in winter. Here’s how to give your blues the acidic boost they need
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Complete Apple Tree Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know For a Tasty Backyard Orchard
Learn how to grow apple trees in your own backyard and enjoy bountiful harvests for years to come. From planting to harvest, these tips will help you grow.
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Your Birth Month Has a Fruit Tree! Find Yours & Plant It This Fall for a Sweet Harvest
What delicious fruit does your birth month have in store for you? Find out what your fruit tree is and get growing!
