Pruning apple trees has many benefits. It can prevent damaged tree limbs from harming other branches and increase airflow ...

Few activities in gardening are as satisfying as tending to your own fruit trees. Among the most beloved are apple tre ...

Tree anatomy, including leaf shape and twig parts, helps you identify and name tree species. Knowing a tree's physiology will help with identification.

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.

Homes & Gardens It’s time for winter maintenance on apple trees. Here’s what you need to know Published: Feb. 08, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

There are over 7,000 varieties of apple trees in the world—so where do you start when it comes to your garden? Knowing the best tree for your backyard depends on your climate and region, of ...

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

When planting apple trees in your yard, it’s worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light conditions—and even the delicious fruit you’ll eventually get to eat. However, you should also ...

Moon Mná shares the significance of the Crab Apple Tree in nature and Celtic myth plus your chance to win a native tree planted in Ireland from the Irish Heritage Tree.

When Jeanne Isom planted 200 apple trees at her Blackfoot home in 1994, she never anticipated her family would own a thriving fruit farm 30 years later.

Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call "spur-type" varieties—compact ...