There’s nothing worse than lovingly tending your young grapefruit tree only to find that it doesn’t produce any fruit. But why is this? In this article, we will take a look at some of the most common answers to the question, “why is my grapefruit tree not producing fruit?” And see if we can find … Read more
A fresh tangy grapefruit can make a great start to your day. What’s even better is if you have your own grapefruit trees to simply pluck fresh, sunkissed fruit from. How to pick a grapefruit off a tree is simple, just take hold of the fruit gently in your hand and twist it off the … Read more
Unlike other types of fruit trees, citrus trees, including grapefruits, don’t require excessive pruning. Once the form of the tree is established when young, all that’s required is the removal of dead, damaged, or diseased branches and a small amount of tidying up. Over-pruning your grapefruit tree will be detrimental to the tree’s health and … Read more
Planting a grapefruit tree in your yard can provide you with delicious fruits throughout the autumn and winter, fresh from your own tree. You’ll find them in areas where the summers are hot, and winters are mild, USDA zones 9 and up, as these trees love the heat but don’t tolerate cold. Available from garden … Read more
Grapefruits are sub-tropical to tropical citrus trees, so if you live in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, then you’re in luck, as growing grapefruits outdoors is possible in your area. They love heat and are a great addition to any yard being evergreen. Even if you don’t live in the perfect location, you can … Read more
Growing a healthy grapefruit tree should be easy, right? You stick it in the ground, give it some water now and then, and it’s job done. Well, not quite. To increase your chances of success, you’ll need to show it a little more love than that. With just a touch of extra effort, you can … Read more
Squirrels look totally adorable with their black button eyes and bushy tails, but they soon lose their cuteness when they strip every last walnut from your tree. They’ll invade your bird table, trash your veg patch and nest in your shed, or even the roof of your home. Basically, they can be a real nuisance! … Read more
Nuts are a valuable food resource being high in energy and full of healthy fats. As a snack, they can be a real treat, and if you’re lucky enough to have your own walnut trees, they may even be a marketable commodity. Here we’ll take a look at how to harvest a walnut tree and … Read more
As with most fruit and nut trees, Walnuts benefit from some training via pruning, especially in their early years. As the trees mature, pruning is really only necessary to keep the tree healthy and in good shape. This should be done during the winter months when the tree is dormant. Read on to learn more … Read more
A walnut tree isn’t just a valuable asset due to the nuts it provides; it’s also worth money for its attractive dark wood too. The American Black Walnut is especially sought after for woodworking, and burr walnut for its incredibly beautiful figuring, which is often made into veneer or pieces of premium quality furniture. But … Read more
Walnuts are easy to grow, providing you have the right conditions. A rich, fertile soil, the right kind of temperate climate, and sufficient rainfall. In the United States, walnuts can be raised in hardiness zones 4 to 9. The trees grow at a medium rate and black walnut trees may reach over 100 feet in … Read more
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