Whether grown as part of a mixed orchard or on its own in a backyard, an apple tree is not only a thing of beauty but can be remarkably productive as well. With thousands of cultivars available, there ...

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 ...

Pruning tools sitting on the railing of a wooden deck overlooking a backyard garden. - Alice Rodnova/Shutterstock Apples are a delicious fruit loved by many people, so it's hardly surprising that they ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...