Apple trees are an investment not just in one's kitchen (fresh apples? delicious), but also in the value of one's home and garden for so many reasons.

Fruit trees come in all shapes and sizes, providing year-round interest in the garden. From the spring blossoms and ripe fruits to the green autumn leaves - apple trees are not to be missed from ...

Consider size. Home apple growers should grow either dwarf or semi-dwarf trees instead of standard or full-size trees. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are easier to manage, and they produce fruit ...

If your apple tree is producing more fruit than expected, you mind find that the branches are being weighed down. Here's how you can protect it.

How to prune apple trees. Get your tools: Use sharp, clean pruning tools like bypass pruners, loppers, and a pruning saw. Disinfect your tools with rubbing alcohol or a bleach solution (1 part ...

Fielding Questions: Apple trees holding onto leaves, maples falling out of favor, plus berry types As pruning time approaches, columnist Don Kinzler weighs in on marcescence, an occurrence where ...