There’s something deeply satisfying about picking a crisp, sun-ripened apple straight from your own tree. Whether you’re ...

‘Put them in the refrigerator between two damp paper towels, and the seed should sprout within two weeks to two months,’ ...

Planting apple or pear trees close together will benefit the trees and not take up as much space in your yard. Most can be planted about 18 inches apart. Things to know.

The secret to growing apples and pears is to do your homework before you plant, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Darlene DeRose. For success, DeRose says, you need to consider your climate, your ...

Apple trees grow well in a wide range of soil types. They prefer soils with a texture of sandy loam to a sandy clay loam. Good soil drainage is critical for successful apple production, so avoid ...

You can begin planting apple trees in the early spring or late fall in much of the U.S. except the northern-most latitudes. In that part of the country within USDA Zones 6 to 8, you can begin ...

From an apple a day to one for the teacher, this ubiquitous fruit has been around since prehistoric man, and its popularity is unflagging. With more than 220 million bushels harvested last year, th… ...

In reality, growing apple trees is demanding work; apples are a crop with many pest problems. Commercial apple-growers don’t apply 12 to 18 sprays a season because they enjoy spraying.

Dwarf varieties of apple trees should be no more than 20 feet away from another tree for successful pollination. If space is an issue in your yard, get your neighbor to plant a tree on their side ...

About 200 trees have been planted since the inception of Apple Blossoms for Appleton three years ago. Matthew said it's inspiring to see how the community has banded together to support the project.

The fact that apples grown from seedling trees are extremely tart and basically inedible — as opposed to cloned or grafted trees — did not hinder the efforts of Johnny Appleseed.