Observing and identifying trees is a type of play that benefits kids in multiple ways. For starters, research has found that simply being around trees improves cognitive development and lowers the ...

Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper identification of trees is important so we can select the best ...

You don't have to be a trained arborist to notice that certain trees have unique traits that can help you identify them. Spiky, round seed pods are one giveaway when you're trying to figure out which ...

Help them grow strong roots.

Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) remains one of the most persistent and destructive pests of homegrown apples and pears.

Apple picking season is in full swing and, thanks to excellent growing conditions in 2025, trees in private gardens and community orchards across the UK are yielding bumper crops this autumn, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Espalier apple tree in blossom on wall. - Harriet Vasey/Shutterstock When thinking about growing backyard fruit trees, most folks ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

March, April and May are good months to prune fruit trees. Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees in March. I think they did so because they had less other work they could do during this time ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...