Suckers are small, thin branches that often appear on the lower portion of a fruit tree. They direct energy away from fruit production, so it's best to cut them back. Use pruning shears to trim the ...

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

When we think of a tree, we usually picture a single big trunk that divides into branches overhead. Yet sometimes trees may sprout small stems sprouting from the base of the trunk, down by the roots.

Growing a lemon tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh citrus year-round, even without outdoor space or a warm climate. Choose compact varieties like Meyer or Ponderosa lemons, which stay small but still ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.