Growing Together: How to prune an apple tree A primary reason for pruning fruit trees is to let more sunlight and air inside the tree. The sunlight prompts more flowers to form lower on the tree ...

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height.

Even if you've never pruned apple trees before, these five basic cuts can be made without fear of damaging your tree ...

Clay soil is notoriously difficult to garden with. But it's still possible to grow an apple or pear tree in a clay-soil yard ...

Happy pruning, and don’t be afraid to get out there and clean up your tree! Austin Weiland is the lead horticulture specialist at Minnetrista and an IAH-accredited horticulturalists.

“Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more,” was the old saying repeated by North Dakota State University’s Professor Neal Holland as he taught apple tree pruning to us young ...

If you’ve already got a tree or two planted, winter dormancy is the time for some pruning and spraying, two chores that intimidate the uninitiated. February is a good time to accomplish these tasks.

Apple tree enthusiast Joe Dembeck of Skowhegan will share tips for successful apple tree pruning at two hands-on workshops this March with Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Imagine biting into a crisp, juicy apple picked fresh from your own garden. Growing apple trees at home is not just a rewarding endeavor; it also connects you with nature and enhances your culinary ...

Please join Dave Wilcox, the Vermont State Watershed Forester, on Saturday, April 7th from 10AM-2PM, as he demonstrates and discusses Apple tree pruning and maintenance at a certified Tree Farm in ...

Soil Preparation: Apples thrive in well-drained, loamy soil. Test your soil pH and amend it as needed. Sunlight: Choose a planting location that receives full sunlight for at least six hours a day.