Fruit plants
All about fruit plants, including fruit trees, berry bushes, and low-growing fruits like strawberries.
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How do bananas grow?
Bananas are fast-growing tropical plants with big, long leaves. The plants are usually about 15 feet tall, but there are dwarf varieties that are more…
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When do banana trees bear fruit?
Young banana trees typically bear fruit about 10-20 months after planting. Trees are first planted as 2″-6″ wide suckers divided off a mother plant. The…
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How long do lemon trees live?
Lemon trees have become a famous fruit tree in the garden or home. When purchasing a plant, an important thing to consider is how long…
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How long does a lemon tree take to grow?
Lemons are one of the most well-known and widely used fruits around the world. Their tart flavor is unmistakable, used in an impressive variety of…
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How much water does a lemon tree need?
As one of the most famous fruits around the world, lemon trees are often the first fruit tree new gardeners purchase, or at least the…
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Lemon tree leaves turning yellow
Lemon trees are one of the most popular fruits around the world, beloved for their stunning color and versatility. Great for growing in containers either…
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Apricot tree planting
Start by choosing a sunny spot for planting your new apricot tree. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the tree’s roots. Loosen…
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Apricot tree diseases
Common apricot diseases include brown rot, Armillaria root rot, powdery mildew, Verticillium wilt, Eutypa dieback, and shot hole disease. These fungal diseases tend to occur…
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How tall do apple trees grow?
Apple trees grow to a wide range of heights, from 6 feet tall to about 30 feet tall. Dwarf apple trees have been developed to…
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Identifying apple trees
Identifying apple trees starts by determining whether the tree is an apple tree (Malus domestica), some other species of Rosaceae, or a deciduous tree. Then…
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How often to spray apple trees
Apple trees that require spraying are generally sprayed once in the winter, 1-3 times during flowering, and up to every week or two during the…
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The best time of year to plant apple trees
The best time to plant apple trees is in spring or early fall. Acclimated trees planted in early spring or early fall tend to become…
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How to care for pomegranate trees
There is nothing like cracking open a fresh pomegranate, made even sweeter when it comes from your own garden. So often overlooked, these delicious fruits…
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When to prune lemon trees
If you’re wondering when you should prune your lemon trees, know that these trees are usually very tolerant and can be pruned most times of…
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How fast does a banana tree grow?
Banana plants grow incredibly quickly, sometimes reaching maturity in less than a year. Some varieties may take a year or two to reach full size,…
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Lemon tree fertilizer
If you have beautiful lemon trees in your yard or home, you probably want to know what type of lemon tree fertilizer to use to…
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How to save watermelon seeds
Wondering how to save watermelon seeds? These warm-weather fruits are easy and fun to save seeds from! To save watermelon seeds, start by growing an…
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10 strawberry garden ideas
If your strawberry garden needs some innovation, try some of these fun strawberry garden ideas. Implement a DIY vertical planter or add some variety to…
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Pruning blueberries
Pruning blueberries is not strictly necessary, but it can really help your plants thrive. For the first three years after planting, limit pruning to removing…
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When to prune blueberry bushes
The best time to prune blueberry bushes is in late winter. Established blueberry bushes can also be pruned in early spring. Pruning during the offseason…
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How to prune blueberry bushes
Blueberry bushes are typically pruned each year in order to remove dead branches, as well as the oldest branches, in order to make way for…
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Strawberry pot basics
A strawberry pot is a container made specifically for growing strawberries. Strawberry pots are typically urn-shaped and have pocket-like openings on the sides. These planters…
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Indoor lemon tree
Growing a lemon tree indoors in a pot requires specific steps. Select a dwarf lemon variety, as they adapt well to indoor environments. Choose a…
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15+ companion plants for raspberries
Good companion plants for raspberries include clover, sunflower, lavender, garlic, onion, chives, marigolds, nasturtiums, oats, and buckwheat. Avoid planting nightshades like tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants…
