Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition ...

The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used ...

We planted 3 varieties of apple trees as “espaliers.” The main branches are tied along the lines we strung for them. How much growth do you allow along those main branches? Do you prune the ...