Apple trees provide delicious fruit, but are susceptible to many diseases. If you have a small yard, try this pot-friendly ...

The Malus coronaria learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated varieties of apples like Honeycrisp or Red Delicious. A key to protecting apples ...

Hummingbirds are truly majestic creatures. To increase your chances of seeing them, plant this tree that boasts gorgeous ...

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 ...

Growing flowering herbs, annuals, perennials, and cover crops such as clover beneath apple trees attracts pollinators and helps apple trees fruit better. But while many edibles and ornamentals make ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

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 ...

Q. We have a big, old apple tree in our yard. It is not especially beautiful and doesn't produce any apples worth eating, but it is definitely a big part of our landscape. Recently, we have noticed ...