3 plants to prune and 6 gardening tasks to get done before October ends

You'll be able to enjoy leeks, carrots, main crop potatoes, autumn cauliflowers and many other veg in October, but keep an ...

'I am following in the footsteps of the monks making Ampleforth Abbey Cider'

For more than two centuries, apples have flourished at Ampleforth Abbey. Catherine Scott meets orchard manager Steve Ward, ...

One small change to your garden that could become a defining feature for next 20 years

Now is an ideal time for planting a new tree in the garden. The soil is still relatively warm, autumn rain can help roots to ...

"I am following in the footsteps of the monks making Ampleforth Abbey Cider," orchard manager Steve Ward

Ampleforth Abbey Orchard must be one of the most idyllic places to work. For more than 200 years, apples have been grown at ...

What Your Fruit Trees Need After Harvest, and What Should Wait

Once the last fruit is off your trees, start with the simple jobs: pick up rotten fruit, check the soil for moisture, refresh ...

Costly dead-tissue disorder in apples caused by faster growth rates

New research reveals that faster growth rates in Honeycrisp apples increase both the incidence and severity of the "bitter ...
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Apple pruning tips every gardener should know

Learn how to prune apple trees properly to encourage healthy growth, improve airflow, and promote a better fruit harvest. With the right pruning techniques and quality FELCO tools, you can keep your ...
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Thinking about pruning your fruit trees this fall? Read this before snipping away

Don’t grab those pruners just yet.

Don’t Prune These 7 Plants in Fall—or You Could Lose Next Year’s Blooms

One of the first signs that spring is here is the bright yellow flowers on a forsythia shrub. Prune it in the fall, and ...