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 ...

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Pollinators -- such as bees, butterflies and birds -- are essential for agricultural production. However, natural pollination can also fail or be insufficient, which can lead to lower yields and ...

Enjoy delicious fruit—even if you're growing your trees indoors. Hand pollination is a great way to get your fruit trees to produce better, more abundant harvests. It partly substitutes for natural ...