If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples you ...

Planting fruit trees can bring a bountiful harvest to your yard. You can pick your own apples, peaches, pears, oranges, figs, and more. Not only can you enjoy delicious fruit picked at the peak of ...

If your apples start developing a rich color, you may think you can just grab one and eat it; however, this is not the right ...

Apples should be ready to harvest and dropping off the branches in early autumn, but gardeners need to be aware that these ...

What a month we have had. Rainfall has been spotty – plentiful in parts of the state but bone dry in others. A rain gauge is an important tool in the garden. In addition to rain, many parts of ...

Preventing fungal lawn diseases through proper watering practices is crucial, as treatment only suppresses the issue. Summer weeds are emerging, and prompt removal is recommended to prevent future ...

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

PLANTING A FRUIT TREE is an investment in time and garden resources. Greg Giuliani is a longtime home orchardist and a member of the Seattle Tree Fruit Society, a chapter of the Western Cascade Fruit ...