So you planted an apple tree a few years ago. You pruned it to a sturdy form with all the branches bathing, and fruit finally dangles from those branches. Don’t retire your pruning shears, lopper, and ...

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the basic ...

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 ...

Apple trees are a delightful addition to any garden, and there's something special about harvesting fruits from a tree that you’ve grown yourself. These plants don't have to be grown outdoors, ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. – A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful ...

For many of us, fall is prime time for apple picking, though orchards are typically the destination to pick these seasonal fruits. If you're lucky enough to have your own trees growing in your ...