Q:Are there advantages to growing a 'Bonanza Miniature’ peach tree in a container instead of the ground? Will it make any difference in keeping animals away from the fruit? — D.W., Houston A: ...

Q. I live on a hillside and want to plant an apricot and a peach tree. I’m a bit confused on which variety to plant. I also have a height restriction. Would dwarf trees be an option? A. Dwarf fruit ...

Question: In March of this year I planted a 2-foot tree with few leaves. It now has grown to 4 feet with a wide spread of branches. It is planted in an 18-inch pot in the southeast section of my yard.

Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

Q: I have a 12-year-old dwarf peach tree that's never produced. Some years I get blossoms. Is there something I am doing wrong to create peaches? B.B., A: You may have a variety that requires more ...

Nine years ago, I received the following email from husband and wife Mark Gilles and Shawn Mulloy: “We are among the lucky ones who have a productive peach tree. It’s growing in our side yard in the ...

Q: After losing a prized peach tree to curl disease, I recently ordered a ‘Frost’ peach because I heard it is highly resistant to the disease. Are there other peach trees that are also resistant? A: ...