You don’t need an orchard or even a large chunk of space to grow your own apples — just plant a dwarf tree. Taking up less space is not the only advantage of dwarf apple trees. You might want to plant ...

Because rains earlier this year supported very good conditions, our garden plants grew nicely in the spring, and are continuing to do so through the summer months. Currently, our apple trees are ...

It used to be that most every Iowa backyard had a big, spreading apple tree. It produced many bushels of apples that were lovingly turned into endless pies, crisps, canned applesauce and dried apples.

Knowing how to grow an apple tree means you enjoy success with one of the most popular fruits in the world. Apple trees are grown globally and, as there are thousands of cultivars of cooking, eating, ...

Q: I watched your pruning videos on YouTube and learned a lot. Is it possible to reduce the size of a standard-sized apple tree to a dwarf size this way? A: Probably not. Standard-sized apple trees ...

Q: My ‘Gala' apple tree has not produced any fruit in two years. I purchased another ‘Gala' so it could cross pollinate, but I have not had any luck. — J.B., Houston A: It could be a matter of chill ...