If flowers are appearing and no fruit begins to develop, it could be time to try hand-pollinating. This can be done using a small, soft bristled paint brush to gently transfer pollen from the ...

Self-Pollination Self-pollination occurs when pollen transfer happens within the same flower. Self-pollinating plants don't require pollen from another plant to produce fruit.

Flowers are ready for pollination when they are fully opened with clearly visible stamens, says Berendsen. “Precise timing will depend on your specific type of fruit tree, your climate, and the ...

Welcome August, the month of bumble bees, butterflies, big flowers and ripe berries. The goldenrods and Queen Anne’s lace ...

Homes & Gardens Pollinate flowers with a small paintbrush: Gardening basics Updated: Aug. 07, 2014, 1:04 p.m. | Published: Aug. 07, 2014, 12:04 p.m. By Homes & Gardens of the Northwest staff ...

Self-Pollination Self-pollination occurs when pollen transfer happens within the same flower. Self-pollinating plants don't require pollen from another plant to produce fruit.

Hand pollination is a great way to get your fruit trees to produce better, more abundant harvests. It partly substitutes for natural pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds—which is ...