Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

An abundance of varieties, each with a different texture, taste and colour, is available to plant in even the smallest garden ...

As you start to think of Spring time weather, you may begin looking around the yard making a to-do list to accomplish. One of those looming tasks may be finally “attacking” that old apple tree. Late ...

Although you can prune apple trees just about any time of the year, most apple growers agree spring is the best time to do it. One reason given for spring pruning is because when trees come out of ...

STOCKBRIDGE — Shortly after moving into her home in Stockbridge last year, Catherine Arnold found herself captivated by the apple tree outside her window. It took her back to her childhood — an ...

Gardeners who live in more tropical regions, including USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12, can grow a variety of fruit trees that ...

Spring gardening season is just around the corner. As you wait, you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...