Q:Are there advantages to growing a 'Bonanza Miniature’ peach tree in a container instead of the ground? Will it make any difference in keeping animals away from the fruit? — D.W., Houston A: ...

Q. I live on a hillside and want to plant an apricot and a peach tree. I’m a bit confused on which variety to plant. I also have a height restriction. Would dwarf trees be an option? A. Dwarf fruit ...

Yuba County peach farmer is feeling optimistic about the baby cling peach trees planted this June — a trial in conservation of labor and orchard space. Sam Nevis, of Butte Basin Management Co., said ...

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

Q: I have a 12-year-old dwarf peach tree that's never produced. Some years I get blossoms. Is there something I am doing wrong to create peaches? B.B., A: You may have a variety that requires more ...

Nine years ago, I received the following email from husband and wife Mark Gilles and Shawn Mulloy: “We are among the lucky ones who have a productive peach tree. It’s growing in our side yard in the ...