Last year we wanted to plant some apple trees on our property, so we needed to know How to Plant & Care for an Apple Tree.
Want to grow an apple tree in your backyard? You can! Follow these steps on how to plant an apple tree in your garden, you can harvest apples at home too!
When it comes to planting fruit trees, there is no better time than autumn for putting them in the ground. See how to plant with success this fall!
Apple seeds are easy to grow at home with the proper preparation, and seedlings are often more vigorous than their grafted nursery counterparts. Give an apple tree seedling 3-4 years, and it'll catch up to
I just got a Fuji apple tree and I was wondering what companion plants I should keep around it. So, I did some research to find out more. Here’s what ...
Plant Name: Fuji Apple Tree Preferred Zones: 4-8 Outdoors Year To Bear: Can Bear Fruit The 1st Year Harvest Time: Fall, Winter Description: The Fuji Apple Tree produces super sweet apples, a perfect snack for any backyard.
An heirloom 18th century English russet apple with a delightful pear-like flavour So versatile - eat fresh, cook, juice or make cider! Late season - harvest in October. Excellent keepers, store for three months + Good pest and disease resistance RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators winner M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited to an average gardenMORE Not self fertile - Pollination Group 4 Requires pollination by another apple tree within a mile's radius. They need to flower at the same time. Apples in the same pollination group, or one either side, can pollinate each other. In built up areas it is unlikely that there won't be a suitable pollination partner within a mileMORE Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE
Find all the information you need to prune an apple tree in this guide. Learn about the tools, types of pruning cuts, frequency of pruning, and aftercare for apple trees in this instructional guide.
Basic care instructions for your apple tree so that you can ensure your trees remain healthy and productive for their full lifespan.
Fall is the perfect time for planting, especially when it comes to planting apple trees! Here are 3 great apple tree varieties for backyards of all sizes
When to prune apple trees for optimal growth, fruit production, and tree health. Our expert guide reveals the best times to trim apple trees for a bountiful harvest year after year
Save your seeds next time you eat an apple to grow your own apple tree! My kids want to plant every seed they find, so when my daughter d...
I have had great success with this recipe in drawing coddling moths away from my apples. This is what I do to trap them: Using a clean...
It’s time for an update on the apple espalier as the Fall season gets underway. As much as I hate to acknowledge there’s limited time to celebrate the last hurrahs of the growing season…
Looking for a fun way to teach plant life cycles linked to fall? This resource is a set of 4 foldout resources with cut-and-paste templates for corn/maize, apple tree, oak tree and pumpkin life cycles. Each plant has differentiated options for maximum flexibility. Benefits of this bundle Ideal for fall science centers, interactive notebooks, and activities connected to harvest, Thanksgiving, or Halloween. Encourages fine motor skills (cutting and folding) Use as an introduction or review of plant life cycles Differentiated options for different grades or abilities Low prep Directions and guidance for students on how to fold each one is included. You'll also find versions for both US and UK. Apple foldout There are 3 templates to choose from: Color the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue and, fold. Color the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold. Color the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold. Pumpkin foldout There are 4 similar templates to choose from: Color the pumpkin life cycle, cut and fold. Color, cut and fold. This is identical to the first template but with a simpler edge for less confident cutters. Color, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Large version over 2 pages. Color, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Corn/maize foldout There are 4 similar templates: Color the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Match the words to the pictures, cut and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge. Color the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 different label options for this - one with words, the other with short descriptions. As above but with the straight cutting edge. Oak tree foldout There are 4 templates to choose from: Color the acorn and 4 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and glue them in order on the template, cut and fold. There are 2 label options 'acorn, sprout, sapling, mature tree' or 'acorn, seedling, sapling, mature tree'. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the acorn Color the acorn halves and 6 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and glue them in order on the template, cut and fold. Option to sequence words or descriptions for each stage. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the acorn.
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A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below. The carefree, wild look belies a carefully crafted, low maintenance, smart garden.Words by Kath Irvine, from The Edible Backyard
If you need to move an apple tree, the process can be hard. Our five-step guide offers all you need to know to move yours to a new site.
Fuji apples are sweet, containing about 10% sugar, so they tend to be a favorite for pies and such. This article is a tutorial on how to successfully plant and grow a Fuji apple tree so you can have access to all of the sweet fruit you want.
These are very easily and commonly kept as house plants and fill your home with the lovely aroma of eucalyptus by simply pinching a leaf. These can easily be kept small and compact so they can be kept as potted plants. The rewards are great for this highly aromatic and medicinal plant. The seeds take a while to germinate. 14-21 days, but can be up to a couple of months if temperatures are not warm enough. The challenge is remembering to water them as they need consistent moisture to sprout. As long as you can water an empty pot for a while, these are so exciting to see emerge. The leaves have a silver green hue and are used to make oils for stamp therapy and medicinal use. Snip a branch and hang it from your shower head for a wonderfully aromatic olfactory experience. They also act as a natural insect repellent. Outside of its native Australia, these plants typically grow no larger than 20 feet when planted in very warm climates and in the ground. When kept in pots, as indoor house plants, they reach heights of no more than 6-10 feet tall Perennial in zones 9 and 10. Indoor house plant in any zone. Plants can also be taken outdoors from spring to fall and brought indoors in winter. Germination temperatures need to be between 68-72 degrees. Humidity is imperative and needs to be between 70 and 100%. I suggest a planting dome or Saran Wrap to keep seeds consistently moist. Indoor planting is sometimes most suitable to duplicate these conditions but you must have proper growth lights as they require full sun. A HEAT MA FOR PLANTS IS IMPERATIVE IF STARTING INDOORS. This is for 20 seeds. I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free to the US! All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.
9 Dwarf Trees With High Yield Great For Small Areas! When it comes to gardening in small spaces, dwarf trees are a fantastic choice. These compact beauties not only add aesthetic appeal but also provide
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Fruit trees are an integral part of edible landscaping. They offer shade, fruit, seasonal interest, structure to your garden design, and so much more. One simple way we can support the fruit trees in your edible garden is through planting fruit tree guilds. Fruit tree guilds are one of the countl
Everything you need to know about setting up guilds in your permaculture garden.
I just got a Fuji apple tree and I was wondering what companion plants I should keep around it. So, I did some research to find out more. Here’s what ...
This guide explains how to recognize diseases that commonly infect apple trees, and what to do about them.
First graders will begin learning about how plants grow and develop next week. I usually do apple trees with red, glittery apples but I thought I would try something different this year. We are goi…
Use this simple tutorial to grow an apple tree using the seeds found in fruit from the grocery store. It's an excellent beginner project for anyone wanting to try simple plant propagation.
It's always worth planting trees. Learn about apple tree care.
See out Apple Pollination Chart and insights on self-pollinating apple trees, bloom times, and pollination distances.
Apple seeds are easy to grow at home with the proper preparation, and seedlings are often more vigorous than their grafted nursery counterparts. Give an apple tree seedling 3-4 years, and it'll catch up to
Add a little permaculture into your life by planting a fruit tree guild. A fruit tree guild is the building block of an edible forest garden.
How to plant fruit trees, when to plant. How to train fruit trees, as free-standing trees, or as fan, espalier, cordon, or stepover trees, with step-by-step explanations and diagrams. Read the article by Dan Neuteboom on the RealEnglishFruit website.
Learn the best apple tree companion plants to help apple trees thrive. Get a list of flowers, fruit, herbs, vegetables, and what not to plant. Chart included!
Discover the intriguing Argyle Apple, an Australian native known for its silvery-blue leaves and aromatic presence. This guide explores its characteristics, growth habits, and uses.
How to transplant an apple tree? What is lemon tree transplant shock? Can mature fruit trees be transplanted? Read on for answers to fruit tree transplant questions.
Wondering how to create and design your own apple tree guild? Here is a great guide that will help you get started with fruit tree guilds!
