Apple tree grafting is surprisingly easy. Zach Galifianakis' This is a Gardening Show shows how it works and how to do it.

What's better than homegrown fruit? Whether it's apples, peaches, or pears, the possibilities are endless—and the local flavor and freshness can't be overstated. The best way to get even more of these ...

When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...

Did you know that almost all fruit trees are grafted? So are most nursery trees, for that matter. Grafting is a method of joining two different varieties of tree, to get the best qualities of both in ...

Growing fruit trees from seeds can take many years, and the resulting tree won’t be identical to the parent tree. You could end up with a new hybrid variety that produces smaller fruit that may not ...