A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and provide delicious fruit, but they're relatively low maintenance once established. One ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...

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 ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Are you not getting fruit from your trees? There are a few common problems. If your tree has been planted in the past 3 years, it’s probably too young. The weather is another major factor. Apple trees ...

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 ...

FARGO — Interested members of the community are invited to an apple tree pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Orchard Glen Park, 900 Orchard Park Drive. Learn how to prune apple ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents 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 ...