Pick oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus at the perfect time with these tips from a horticulture expert. To determine ripeness, taste for sweetness instead of going by the color of the skin. For ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...

Ever taken a stroll in the park or traveled through a forest and seen a bunch of fruit trees? The temptation to pick one is so real. As each summer day passes, many fruits are coming in season in ...

We have a satsuma tree that is full of fruit. My husband wants to pick them. He said that they are sweeter if you pick them when they are not completely ripe and let them ripen on the counter. I say ...