With more than 7,500 varieties of apples from which to choose, there’s more than one way to “keep the doctor away.” But keeping apples healthy can be as challenging as keeping the humans who love them ...

Q: I came back from vacation and my Gala apple tree branch was dead. The tree also has some black spotting under the bark. I’m hoping it’s not damaged from fire blight. A: It looks like an older fire ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and reduces the risk of disease. Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to ...

If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples you ...

Q: Our houseplant has problems on the older leaves. We water with dehumidifier water, rainwater or melted snow. The leaf tips turn brown and the leaves are dying. It was in its pot for about a year in ...

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.

For the first time in Minnesota, a disease that affects apples, crabapples and junipers has been confirmed in three counties. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Japanese apple ...

Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, regular pruning produces sweeter, more flavorful apples. When pruning an apple tree, a little effort goes a long way.

Do not plant black walnuts, eastern red cedars, junipers, and hawthorns near apple trees. Avoid planting tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, brassicas, and root vegetables near apples. Sunflowers nearby also ...