Pruning fruit trees allows for better air circulation, plant growth, and fruit quality. November is a great time to prune as ...

Minnetrista’s horticulturists are always busy. One of our winter tasks is pruning the apple trees scattered across our campus. I want to discuss the basics of pruning apple trees and hopefully show ...

SEATTLE — "Do you love apples? Well if you don't prune your apple tree, you aren't gonna get many apples, so you need to get out there and prune your fruit tree!" said gardening expert Ciscoe Morris.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away - so why not grow a whole bunch of them? Here's everything you need to know before you ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

Winter is the best time to do this work because apple trees are dormant and less likely to suffer from stress. Fruit trees are a popular feature in the UK, and apple trees in particular can be found ...

Apple growers in New York are keeping an eye on this mild, rollercoaster winter and the impact it could have on the region’s crop. NCPR caught Jason Londo, a crop physiologist at Cornell University, ...

Every autumn, I begin to crave generic seasonal comforts: the hues of turning leaves, the chill of sweater weather. I’m not really a pumpkin-spice person, but I’m a sucker for a classic u-pick apple ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - This week’s winter weather brought an abundance of snow and ice across Kentucky, and over time, that snow and ice can build on each of our trees, causing tree branches to break ...

In fact, you can plant one fruit tree that will keep birds hanging ... can be susceptible to insects and diseases like apple scab, though some varieties are more resistant to disease than others.

‘Tis the season for helping Michigan keep a tree-killing invasive pest at bay. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development are encouraging people to keep an eye ...