Plant Apple Tree
Plant. If you don’t have an apple tree in your garden, planting one is a good investment, for there is nothing like eating the fresh fruit straight from the tree in autumn. It's generally recommended to buy named cultivars of apples from a reputable specialist nursery. They are supplied as young trees ready for planting. Successfully establishing a young apple tree in your yard starts with your planting site and planting method. Once an apple tree is established, it needs little assistance to grow and bear fruit, but you’ll first need to make sure you give your trees a strong foundation. NOTE: This is part 4 in a series of 11 articles. Home Orchard Layout Tips Fruit garden, Growing fruit The apple maggot eats the fruit on your growing apple tree. You’ll notice dimpling on your fruit, and you’ll see the damage when you cut an apple open. To control, clean up around your trees and don’t let fruit rot on the ground. Place sticky traps in your tree and use a spray containing kaolin...