How to Make Your Cherries Bigger and Grow Faster
I adore cherries. I remember one of the first times as a child that I pulled a fresh, ripe cherry from a tree and plopped it in my mouth. To …
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Planting Cherry Trees in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Remember, your cherry tree is going to be full-grown someday. Keep in mind several things when choosing a site:
The tree will be a landscaping asset, so you’ll want to show …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
Watering Fruit Trees: When to Do it, and When to Avoid it
So you want to start growing your own fruit trees. You have picked out one or two you want to try, but you still have some questions. Do you have …
The 10 Most Beautiful Flowering Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are the high-school overachiever of the garden. They’re the “4.0 GPA, flawless skin, all AP classes, volunteers at a nursing home” type. Flowering fruit trees are the darling …
How to Grow Cherry Trees from Pits Step-by-Step
Have you ever wondered if you can grow cherry trees from pits? Admittedly, this is a long process—up to seven years to fruit—but it can be done, and it’s much …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Cherry Trees
You may find aphids, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, thrips, leafhoppers, borers, and the cherry fruit fly on your cherry trees. You can use a product like a general fruit and nut …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Cherry Diseases
As it grows, a cherry tree, like most fruit trees, may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather and upkeep determine which problems your trees …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cherry Trees
Choosing a site for your cherry trees is an important decision. Note that site choice and care for cherry trees is the same for both sweet and sour varieties, except …
