Small backyards aren't exempt from the luxury of fresh-plucked apples. You simply need to choose varieties that thrive in containers or tiny garden beds.

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black Oxford apple tree close up - Jorge Salcedo/Shutterstock Growing heirloom apple trees is becoming increasingly popular among ...

A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and provide delicious fruit, but they're relatively low-maintenance once established. One ...

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 ...

The Annual Spring Heirloom Apple Tree Sale at Horne Creek Farm will kick off on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be on-going throughout ...

CORVALLIS — From newly minted gardeners to avid urban farmers, everyone with a patch of land wants to grow an apple tree. Other fruits — pears, cherries, figs, plums — are desirable, too, but there’s ...

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 ...

Bright red crabapples growing in clusters surrounded by green leaves growing on branch of a crabapple tree - Helen Reid/Getty Images What's the difference between a crabapple tree and an apple tree?

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...