Why do some fruit trees thrive while others struggle? We compare two community orchards and explore what soil biology can reveal about fungi, compaction, nutrient cycling and the conditions that help fruit trees grow.
Recent Fruit Tree Care Articles
From their vivid color to their complex flavors and growing conditions, red fleshed apples invite us to look more closely at how fruit develops—and what we still have to learn from it.
Discover how water carries nutrients, supports root health, and helps your tree truly thrive.
How to Prune and Train Fruit Trees
Learn how to grow and enjoy the fruit of the overlooked and forgotten medlar (Mespilus germanica)
Wondering when to prune fruit trees? In this blog, we explore which trees benefit most from winter pruning and when summer pruning is best.
How do you create an espalier apple tree planting in your own backyard? This article and video shows you the three steps to espalier pruning.
How to feed fruit trees (and Water them!)
Why do some fruit trees thrive while others struggle? We compare two community orchards and explore what soil biology can reveal about fungi, compaction, nutrient cycling and the conditions that help fruit trees grow.
Learn how to recognize the signs of soil compaction, understand when vertical mulching may help, and discover the research behind this fascinating approach.
Discover how water carries nutrients, supports root health, and helps your tree truly thrive.
The Best fruit trees to Grow
From their vivid color to their complex flavors and growing conditions, red fleshed apples invite us to look more closely at how fruit develops—and what we still have to learn from it.
Not sure which fruit trees will thrive where you live? Climate plays a much bigger role than most people expect. Explore how chill hours, hardiness zones, and real-world experience help growers choose fruit trees that actually succeed.
Looking for the right fruit tree? Explore top specialist nurseries, and learn how to choose trees that will thrive in your unique growing conditions.
How to prevent Fruit Tree PESTS AND DISEASE
Learn how to recognize the signs of soil compaction, understand when vertical mulching may help, and discover the research behind this fascinating approach.
Beginner fruit tree care doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn the simple habits that help fruit trees thrive - from choosing the right varieties to watering, pruning, and preventing common problems.
Are you interested in growing fruit trees without using chemical fertilizers? Learn how to work with nature and let the biology do the heavy lifting for you!
How to Graft Fruit Trees
If you want to graft fruit trees, you need fruit tree cuttings. Learn the best time to take fruit tree cuttings and how to store them to keep them safe until grafting time.
If you want a fruit tree that produces fruit you'll love, you'll probably buy a grafted fruit tree or you will graft a tree yourself. Learn the science behind grafting in this article.
The choice of apple tree rootstock will determine mature tree size. It can also offer disease resistance, early fruiting time, vigor and more. Learn more in this article and podcast.
Susan Poizner of OrchardPeople.com
I am a journalist, filmmaker and urban orchardist who created OrchardPeople.com because it was exactly what I needed when I planted my first fruit trees in 2009.