As you start to think of Spring time weather, you may begin looking around the yard making a to-do list to accomplish. One of those looming tasks may be finally “attacking” that old apple tree. Late ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, apple trees enter winter dormancy. Growth stops, the leaves fall, and the buds become dormant. This dormant period — typically from November to March in ...

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Q: We have a grafted apple tree with five apple varieties. It needs to be pruned back. How do we do this without losing the five varieties? Any suggestions will be appreciated. A: A five-variety ...

Q: How do I prune my apple tree? A: Apple trees do best when the branches are spaced, balanced and free from damage. The most effective method for healthy apple trees is following central leader ...

I find that fruits and vegetables grown at home taste particularly good. Prune fruit trees in our area between late February and early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are ...