<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Fruit ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/fruit Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 5 Easy, High-Yield Fruit Trees That Practically Take Care of Themselves – Enjoy Homegrown Harvests Without the Hassle ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/disease-resistant-fruit-trees TRgVt495u3kirPRhyfrDoM Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do With Strawberry Plants in April – 5 Key Tasks for Huge Harvests and Sweeter Fruits This Summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-strawberry-plants-in-april SQ77hKotKZiVv3VyanKeQQ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If You Have Fruit Trees, Don’t Skip This April Job – Feeding Them Now Means Bigger Summer Harvests ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fruit-trees-to-fertilize-this-april EnwVrzXArLY38chQDopDMf Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't Cheat Your Harvest – Feed Fruit Bushes in March for Double the Yield and Bigger, Juicier Berries ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-you-should-fertilize-fruit-bushes-in-march pWFcKdfYepZeXicCEA2jvJ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t Let a Small Space Ruin Your Dreams of Homegrown Berries – I've Had Amazing Harvests From These 5 Easy-to-Grow Berries in Pots ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-berries-in-containers sYmLB4CtUVCHe3NAx2DTQ3 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Citrus Trees in Pots Bring Fragrance and Fruit to Small Spaces – 5 of the Best for Year-Round Summer Vibes ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/growing-citrus-trees-in-pots uP62pnk25ogMrB4g9BM54k Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fan-Trained Fruit Trees Need Regular Trimming, but Timing and Techniques Vary – Discover the Best Approach for Different Fruits ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-fan-trained-fruit-trees xFUi7fcfQf3c6ZHVb7iAYB Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Start These 7 Easy Crops Now for Home-Grown Smoothies by Summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-your-own-smoothie CkwpVfkQwtMXYMvvP2xsdH Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts Claim ‘Gradual Pruning’ Is the Safest Way to Prune a Loquat Tree to Avoid Ruining Your Harvests ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-prune-a-loquat-tree VXog3Wub8qFAiBjZBSsDUe Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 Winter Tasks a Gardening Expert Never Skips With Peach Trees – He Says They're Essential for a Bigger Harvest Next Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/winter-peach-tree-tasks 2zVJnuzbWcu2Jhw9Y3LwJV Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't Waste Your Time Winterizing These 7 Fruit Trees – They're Hardy Enough Without Protection, Unless You Live in the Coldest Zones ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fruit-trees-that-dont-need-winterizing EhAoBwWZPaopXATGPnAgiT Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Join the Spend-Savvy Gardeners Planting Bare-Root Fruit This Month – 7 Types to Plant in November ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fruit-to-plant-in-november 8PqSaxmEJEiEFKTzyRBtze Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ November is The Final Chance To Overwinter Citrus Trees – Don't Forget to Move Containers so Your Tender Fruits Survive the Cold ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-citrus-trees asGMEqUdM2F6HD7EnxQi5e Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Unusual Fruits for Astounding Flavor – Discover Finger-Shaped Citrus, Eye-Popping Berries, and Limes with Zesty Caviar ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/unusual-fruits-to-grow cKcTBYzFnxyDwzCVJHj6pX Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Growing Flavors You Simply Can't Buy' – A Head Gardener Reveals His Secret Recipe to Heritage Growing in a Victorian Kitchen Garden, Plus His Top 5 Varieties to Grow ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/gravetye-manors-heritage-growing mELst7uTS8VEoSj69KeALc Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Victorian Garden Staple is the Secret to Bumper Peach Harvests in Cold, Wet Climates – It Prevents Leaf Curl, Pest Problems, and Frost Damage ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/growing-peach-trees-in-a-greenhouse JQPe5hj4zUqpNZkrZGPcXV Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Overwinter Strawberries in Pots to Protect Plants From Frosts and Keep Future Harvests Safe ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-strawberries-in-pots Cu7w5ffevqCivZT5ZNFBxP Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts Reveal 5 Edible Indoor Plants to Grow for Aesthetics and Flavor – And No, They're Not All Herbs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/edible-indoor-plants Ps7gptp2DXnxBX47NUUHbS Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fall Is an Ideal Time to Plant Fruit Trees – Here are 7 to Add This Season for Bountiful Homegrown Harvests for Years to Come ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-fruit-trees-to-plant-in-fall 6GuJwkEoed4BYeoG9vof5g Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:38:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Crops to Harvest in October – For Delicious Homegrown Additions to Hearty Fall Meals ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/crops-to-harvest-in-october-2025 o4qkEbL6oyiTh9BkbgwFGY Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to winterize raspberries in 5 easy steps – plus the exact kit you need for great harvests of fruit year after year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-winterize-raspberries fohSPAXAjyUjs2FxyNUojG Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to pick apples perfectly – this simple 3-step technique is all you need to know to harvest ripe fruits time after time ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-pick-apples PMArobci2MKtFL7sFL7taU Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to know when apples are ready to pick – experts swear by these 3 signs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-pick-apples cKumUMUZ8AUkP5JdertXKM Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get a banana tree to fruit – 3 expert-approved methods ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-get-a-banana-tree-to-fruit E8jvfcwDbw5rBpdchFgzK7 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow a crabapple tree – expert tips for abundant fall fruits ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-a-crabapple-tree VKMEXGrRWxUGptxyfHu8o Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leaving fallen fruit in your yard could be costing you and your plants more than you think – 4 hidden problems caused by neglecting the clean up ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hidden-problems-with-leaving-fallen-fruit-in-your-yard CyzZvzfy8wb9yCd3GLPudD Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize olive trees – for healthy evergreen growth and a bumper harvest of fruits year after year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-and-when-to-fertilize-olive-trees h3kVKouhNJTiypRQV8k9KV Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What does a spoon in a persimmon seed mean? This fun folklore is said to predict winter weather – discover the 3 possibilities these fruit seeds reveal ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/persimmon-seeds-to-predict-winter-weather vMQHS5nsjr6zrW6GEGsnJC Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How and when to fertilize fig trees – for lush growth and a bounty of fruit every summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-and-when-to-fertilize-fig-trees sdx6o9kuXuWuq8VDHucMS7 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trust me, this hack to protect your figs from squirrels and birds might sound crazy, but it works – all you need is tinfoil ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/covering-figs-in-tinfoil-hack 6mx6nXQ5o4upP4ZogMQhp4 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow olive trees in pots – for an unfussy, evergreen container plant that will practically grow itself ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-olive-trees-in-pots xPKdGktebXN7Tre8gNqYQL Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow currants – these healthy and easy-to-grow fruits thrive in cooler climates and are perfect for jams, jellies, and baking ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-currants 6cdQJmNanLZ8tZHqA32KaT Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 fruits to pick in August – discover the signs of ripeness you need to know, and how to harvest them properly ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fruits-to-pick-in-august x3V7UpbJ4unncAkv55fnZd Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 fruit trees to prune in August for a bigger, better harvest – my late-summer essential checklist as a professional gardener ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fruit-trees-to-prune-in-august FiKTr7wkMve2SNcBNSifFA Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow a damson tree for bountiful harvests of delicious fruits – ideal for jams, jellies, and gins ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-a-damson-tree DvNJA3debNZkVQ7TLDkrjF Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get a raspberry plant to fruit – 3 things a gardening expert promises will bring you a sweet berry harvest ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-get-a-raspberry-plant-to-fruit bhKa27Q4jKNznDxprg7oKZ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get a peach tree to fruit – 3 tips experts say will bring you a bigger, sweeter harvest ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-get-a-peach-tree-to-fruit 3HkzPEKYFs2xp6fCoArkdE Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow aronia berries – for an underrated and easy-to-grow bush with super-healthy summer fruits ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-aronia-berries egC3GrSe6kj4rtTmCxbrWi Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow watermelons vertically in small garden spaces – 4 key steps to get right for fantastic fruits ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-watermelons-vertically hEqQDQq4Wpvc7Kvhz9aZDg Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:25:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow a lime tree in a pot – 4 things to get right for healthy trees and great harvests, even in tiny spaces ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-a-lime-tree-in-a-pot B7EAqHYNDbUF4aoFAGDzS4 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:05:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Growing a date palm tree for hundreds of pounds of fruit is simpler than you think – expert tips to plant and cultivate one successfully ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-a-date-palm-tree RXZa9qA9TYSLovuzmVR9dG Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you harvest strawberries in the first year? An expert gardener says yes, but only if you grow a certain type of this delicious summer fruit ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-harvest-strawberries-in-the-first-year-an-expert-gardener-says-yes-but-only-if-you-grow-a-certain-type-of-this-delicious-summer-fruit DmicVPMR4awRJBNDXQKHAA Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow quince – for unique fragrant fruits and ornamental, easy-to-grow trees ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-quince TK2ax47f9WfuCT5ppNxbtP Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it too late to plant tomatoes in June? A growing expert shares all you need to know to get a successful fruit crop ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-too-late-to-plant-tomatoes-in-june NyziHWVJntpQLoXbJoViBH Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to plant loquat seeds – experts share 3 simple steps for growing healthy fruit trees from seed ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-plant-loquat-seeds DfjvTF9Bvk3CWPjGRA3NP9 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to grow with watermelon for the best harvest ever, plus the crops to avoid ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/watermelon-companion-planting 2U5wGXpnTvjEzKTfTDShC4 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow honeyberry plants for nutritious fruits and cold-hardy shrubs – they'll survive down to hardiness zone 2 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-honeyberry-plants eX3HBUuqX8dhQNZ6k3Pyne Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A blueberry farmer reveals the two tell-tale signs of ripe fruits so you can harvest at the perfect time ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-harvest-blueberries bxeJhDvYdU2dv2hoX9vVy6 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 of the best fruit trees to grow in pots for healthy harvests in small spaces ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-fruit-trees-to-grow-in-pots xobbjekYcQBFuupmRdodgb Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:00:38 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:51:54 +0000