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 ...
Get rid of dead or damaged branches and keep the tree's size in check. If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first step is ...
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 ...
Prune now for healthier growth, better structure and bigger harvests later in the season ...
We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning? Apple and other fruit trees can be ...
Many trees, shrubs, and perennials can produce more blooms and stronger growth if you trim them back at certain points during the year. The ideal window depends on the type of plant. Take the mystery ...
Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The workshop will take place at Ramsey ...