Apple trees need regular pruning for size management, improved fruit production and quality, and strength to help them hold ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple trees are an enormously popular fruit tree to grow. This is no surprise, given that they can supply a family with an abundance of ...

What organic fertilizer is best for my newly planted apple trees and grape vines? Most fruit trees and vines don’t need much fertilizer. Your best bet is compost or aged manure or grass clippings. If ...

Established fruit trees don't need to be fertilized much besides annual compost, say OSU Extension master gardeners. Photo of Sweet Tango apples provided by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.

To ensure fruit trees receive optimal nutrients, they should be properly fertilized. Photo: GettyImages/ElenaTaurus To keep fruit trees healthy and ensure they bear ...

With trees ranging from dwarf to standard (right), size selection bcomes crucial. Dwarves are easier to maintain and more productive. An apple orchard may be the quintessential symbol of the good life ...

Just because it's getting cold doesn't mean you can leave your yard alone - as even the most common trees will benefit ...

Q: We have two small (10-foot) apple trees in our yard in Vallejo. Recently, when I climbed a ladder to do some pruning, I discovered two alarming areas about 2 feet long along the upper surfaces of ...

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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.