One type of apple insect control sprays should be applied shortly after the flower blossoms fall from the tree, according to ...

Q: How soon should I start spraying my apple tree with Sevin to stop bug damage to apples? Last year I had quite a bit of damage. The tree is just starting to leaf out. — Robert M. A: If the damage ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

Key Points Plant apple trees in sunny, well-drained areas with good air circulation.Choose grafted apple tree varieties that ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Growing these plants near apples can attract pests and other problems that could harm your trees. Do not plant black walnuts, eastern red cedars, junipers, and hawthorns near apple trees. Avoid ...