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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?
Getting a bareroot tree off to a strong start is all about the details. While it might look like a simple stick in the ground now, the way you plant it today determines its health for the next twenty years.
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.
You’ve done the hard work of getting your bareroot apple tree in the ground—now comes the most important part of early tree care: Watering.
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.
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.
Growing your own apples and pears is rewarding, but it can be frustrating when bugs or diseases get to the fruit before you do.
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.
If you're growing apple or pear trees, one of the most important—but often overlooked—practices for healthy, productive trees is fruit thinning.
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.
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.
When you plant a new apple tree, you aren’t just planting for this season—you’re building the "skeleton" of a tree that will produce fruit for decades. One of the most overlooked steps in this process is staking.
Looking to grow your own delicious apples and pears? Planting fruit trees is a rewarding experience that pays off for years to come. At Wafler Nursery, we specialize in high-quality apple and pear trees perfect for home orchards or commercial growers.
You’ve picked the perfect spot, dug the hole, and watered your new bareroot apple tree. Now comes the part that makes many new growers nervous: The first prune.
Every grower wants a tree that grows fast and produces big, juicy apples. But when it comes to fertilizer, more isn't always better. To get the best results, you have to feed the roots, not just the soil.
There is nothing quite as beautiful as the first spring blossoms on a young apple tree. It’s a sign of life, health, and the promise of fruit to come. However, at Wafler Nursery, we recommend doing something that feels a bit painful: Pinching them off.
When most people think of pruning, they imagine trudging through the snow with shears in hand. While winter pruning is important for structure, summer pruning is where the magic happens for your fruit.