The profusion of tangled branches on an unpruned apple tree can look confusing to a beginner. Get started by making six basic ...

Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method is perfect for small spaces.

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 ...

The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used ...

The ancient technique remains popular today—here's why. If you’re looking for a creative way to grow citrus and other fruit ...

Last week’s column offered a February “To-do” list. Pruning fruit trees and berry bushes topped the list and while we often think of pruning and training young apple trees, mature trees ...

Pruning also improves air circulation and allows more sunlight to reach the tree’s canopy, which helps reduce disease and insect pressure. In apple trees, diseases such as apple scab and powdery ...