Pruning fruit trees allows for better air circulation, plant growth, and fruit quality. November is a great time to prune as ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to ...

The Malus coronaria learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Red Delicious. A key to protecting apples ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

You'll never run short of delicious apples to throw in your lunch box or grab on the go if you grow your own apple trees.

Planting an apple tree at the right time and place ensures years of beauty, growth, and homegrown fruit. Spring planting is most effective in cooler regions, while fall planting is better suited for ...

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

Every autumn, I begin to crave generic seasonal comforts: the hues of turning leaves, the chill of sweater weather. I’m not really a pumpkin-spice person, but I’m a sucker for a classic u-pick apple ...

Growing heirloom apple trees is becoming increasingly popular among home gardeners. With their hardy parentage, heirlooms are resilient and fairly easy to grow. There are dwarf and semi-dwarf ...