The brilliant summer sun is shining oh so brightly over our backyard. Some deer came to nosh on some apples I put on the compost pile yesterday. I know the ...

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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 ...

China is the largest producer of apples in the world, with nearly 48 million tonnes annually. Discover the top apple-producing countries, the best varieties grown, and interesting apple facts from ...

Recently, though, several apple historians stumbled across what they say is one of the oldest living apple trees in North America.

In terms of location, apple trees need to be planted in well-drained soil and in a spot with plenty of sun. Canney recommends avoiding low-lying areas where water tends to collect, as poor drainage ...

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

—Apple variety: Gala, Golden Delicious and Fuji. —Evaporative cooling treatment: conventional with untreated surface water, misting with untreated surface water, and no cooling at all.

Sunlight on a leafy branch of an apple tree full of fruit. - Korneliia Lutso/Shutterstock Many, but not all, varieties of apple (Malus spp.) are well-suited to clay soils. 'Honeycrisp', 'Fuji', 'Gala' ...

If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety.