If you plant a seed from a Gala apple, the chances are one in a hundred (or less) that the fruit produced from the tree that grows will be sweet. As Henry David Thoreau remarked, such seedling-grown ...

There are over 7,000 varieties of apple trees in the world—so where do you start when it comes to your garden? Knowing the best tree for your backyard depends on your climate and region, of course, ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laurie Black There’s something so rewarding about picking fresh fruit off a tree you grew yourself. However, growing fruit can be ...

Q: I would like a Gala apple tree to match my two Anna apple trees. They are about 12 feet apart. How far from them can I plant the Gala tree, and will there be a problem with cross-pollination or ...

Over the years we’ve planted vegetables, flowers, and even trees. Well, it’s tree time for Heritage house and this week we are planting another apple tree. Terry Bertrand from Barker Creek nursery and ...

If you have lots of space in your garden (acres), you could grow a collection of full-size deciduous or evergreen trees. We might explore the value of big trees in a future column, but we focus now on ...