How to Choose the Perfect Apple or Pear Tree for Your Yard
Walking into a nursery (or browsing one online) can be overwhelming. With hundreds of names like G.11, and Harrow Sweet, how do you know which one belongs in your backyard?
A Backyard Guide to Storing Apples and Pears
You spent all season pruning, thinning, and protecting your trees. Now, you have a beautiful harvest of fruit. But unless you plan to bake 50 pies in one weekend, you need a way to keep that fruit fresh for the months ahead.
Why Your Backyard Fruit Trees Might Need Support (And How to Build It)
If you have ever visited a modern apple orchard, you probably noticed that the trees aren’t standing alone—they are growing along wires, almost like grapevines.
The Backyard Grower’s Calendar: Year-Round Care for Apple & Pear Trees
Taking care of fruit trees doesn’t have to be a full-time job. In fact, most of the work happens in short bursts throughout the year.
Protecting Your Backyard Fruit Trees: A Simple Guide (Organic vs. Conventional)
Growing your own apples and pears is rewarding, but it can be frustrating when bugs or diseases get to the fruit before you do.
When and How to Prune Apple and Pear Trees for Maximum Yield
Pruning is one of the most important maintenance tasks for apple and pear trees. It encourages better air circulation, sunlight penetration, and stronger branch structure—all of which directly lead to a healthier tree and a bigger, better harvest.
Thinning Fruit on Apple and Pear Trees: Why It Matters and How to Do It
If you’re growing apple or pear trees, one of the most important—but often overlooked—practices for healthy, productive trees is fruit thinning.
The Best Fertilizers for Apple and Pear Trees — and When to Apply Them
When it comes to growing healthy, productive apple and pear trees, proper fertilization is key. Whether you’re nurturing young saplings or maintaining a mature orchard, knowing which fertilizers to use and when to apply them can make all the difference.
How to Tell When Apples and Pears Are Ready to Harvest
Whether you’re a home grower, hobby orchardist, or commercial producer, knowing exactly when to harvest apples and pears can make all the difference in fruit quality, storage life, and flavor.