Q. What plants are pruned this month? A. Prune fruit trees and roses at the first sign of swelling in the growth buds. I ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

Gardeners growing fruits, including apples, pears and raspberries, should mark their calendars this month. February is an ...

The weather may still be cold and cloudy, but buds are already starting to appear so it’s time to get your garden ready for ...

The only thing you can do catastrophically wrong is to remove all the 2-year-old wood on apples, pears, and European plums.

Experts at B&Q offer their top tips for anyone wanting to grow rhubarb and apples in their garden, which include: Force ...

Prune minimally, especially with young trees, as excessive pruning will delay or reduce ... The fruit has maximum access to sunlight and air circulation. Do you have an old, overgrown apple tree in ...

The best time to prune fruit trees in Missouri is midwinter ... This is important since apples grow on one-year-old wood while peaches are produced on the current year’s growth. The buds of apple and ...

Oldfields Cider, based near Tenbury Wells, has added an eight-acre cider apple orchard to its ... The family will care for the young trees, including gentle pruning, as they grow.

A general tidy-up is an excellent starting point. Wash down garden furniture and ornaments, removing any accumulated grime ...

Fruit trees are a labor of love and the rewards can be great. Nothing beats a fresh pear, apple, cherry or peach. However, these trees are labor intensive and timing ...