Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to ...

That urge to grab your pruners the moment temperatures rise is one of the most natural impulses in gardening, and one of the most destructive. Every March, well-meaning gardeners pick up their loppers ...

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 ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

It is officially time to start thinking about the growing season. From winter-damaged spruce trees to the best time to prune apple trees. We also go "inside the cover" of Northern Gardener Magazine, ...

A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and provide delicious fruit, but they're relatively low-maintenance once established. One ...