Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems. No fruit embodies the essence of summer quite like the peach, particularly when it is harvested from one's own garden. While cultivating peach trees ...

Growing a peach tree from seed (which is located inside the pit) is a long-term project. "It may take several years before the tree produces fruit, and the resulting peaches may not be identical to ...

While planting your peach tree in fall has its advantages under the right conditions, be sure to prune it properly and ...

Looking to turn your yard into a secluded oasis? While a fence certainly provides privacy, it doesn't have the beauty (or ...

Frank Gouin examines a peach tree branch laden with red, fuzzy fruit, tests one for ripeness and twists it off. Soon peach juice is running down my chin. This orange-fleshed variety, Ernie's Choice, ...

When planting, the hole is key. Dig it at least twice as wide as the existing root ball. The larger, the better. The length of time it takes to get the tree established and growing is directly related ...

A warming climate is changing fruit growing conditions. HENDERSONVILLE – Walking through his orchard outside Flat Rock on a hot day in late July, David Butler appraised the trees around him for ...

Peaches are a classic summer treat, offering sweet and juicy bites from the first taste to the pit. To enjoy these delicious fruits all season long, consider saving the pit to grow your own peach tree ...