Choosing an apple variety that is resistant to common diseases will reduce the amount of work it takes to get a crop and the need for pesticides in a home orchard. (Deborah J. G. Brown/The Morton ...

Apple trees are dying in large numbers in parts of Canada and the U.S., and experts aren't sure if the culprit is extreme weather, bacteria, or a combination of things.

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter when bud tips are pink, but before blossoms open.

Apple and pear trees aren't the only fruit trees that can become infected with scab. Stone fruit trees, such as those bearing peaches, plums, apricots, or nectarines, can also develop this disease.

Also, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison discusses diseases-resistant apple tree varieties to plant in your garden.

Apple trees are susceptible to many diseases, and because pruning involves leaving open wounds from branch cuts, it's best to do so when the trees are dormant, says Ferguson.

A campaign has been launched to raise funds for the original Bramley apple tree, which was planted more than 200 years ago. The tree was sown by Mary Ann Brailsford in the garden of her parents ...

Apple trees grow well in a wide range of soil types. They prefer soils with a texture of sandy loam to a sandy clay loam. Good soil drainage is critical for successful apple production, so avoid ...