Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and provide ...

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 ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

How to prune your fruit trees to ensure a bountiful harvest next year Diarmuid Gavin at work in his mini orchard at his home in Wicklow. Photo: Fran Veale Cherries Pears When we moved into our house ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

There are few things more satisfying than biting down on home-grown apples – but there’s one important task that should be done at a particular time of year first. Part of the reason is because ...