January may seem like a strange time to head back into the garden, but there is one specific job that gardeners need to do ...

Get rid of dead or damaged branches and keep the tree's size in check. If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first step is ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

Last week we discussed the importance of spreading scaffold branches of trees that have upright growing habits. This week we're going to discuss what happens to the plant tissues when branches are ...

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 ...

Q. I have a Honeycrisp apple tree that was planted about five years ago. It is loaded with apples this year, and the branches are really drooping. I'm afraid they'll break. What should I do, pick some ...

Q: I noticed this odd growth on my apple tree. I don’t think it’s causing damage because the canopy looks normal, but I think it’s becoming more extensive so I’m concerned. A: This funky growth is not ...

In the northerly prefecture of Aomori, locals have a unique obsession with apples, which can be experienced in the region’s ...