Q:Are there advantages to growing a 'Bonanza Miniature’ peach tree in a container instead of the ground? Will it make any difference in keeping animals away from the fruit? — D.W., Houston A: ...

Yuba County peach farmer is feeling optimistic about the baby cling peach trees planted this June — a trial in conservation of labor and orchard space. Sam Nevis, of Butte Basin Management Co., said ...

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...

Short in stature but tops in flavour – it's a great description for the dwarf fruit tree varieties that make fruit-growing at home possible for those with small gardens and urban courtyards as well as ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

Dwarf trees are ideal for adding structure and interest to small spaces. While gardening in compact yards might at first seem challenging, there are plenty of attractive dwarf tree species to choose ...

Q: I have a 12-year-old dwarf peach tree that's never produced. Some years I get blossoms. Is there something I am doing wrong to create peaches? B.B., A: You may have a variety that requires more ...

Once peaches and nectarines could only be cultivated in greenhouses but new dwarf trees have been bred which are ideal for growing on a warm, sunny patio. We show you how to grow your own peaches.

Question: I hope you can help with a small problem with our dwarf peach tree. Something is shredding the leaves, and I cannot see anything after a close inspection. Could this be a nocturnal pest? We ...