Clay soil doesn’t have an impressive reputation among gardeners and for good reasons. While it’s true that heavy clay soil offers more challenges than other garden soils, did you know that it’s also full of potential? So if you have clay soil in your garden, don’t lose hope. In fact, it’s high time you start … Read more
Your apple tree leaves turning yellow and falling off, and it’s not autumn! So what’s causing it, and how do you fix it? If your apple tree isn’t looking its best and you’re worried the next harvest might suffer, this post will help you out. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the possible problems … Read more
So, you’ve got scabby apples from your backyard tree that don’t look like the gorgeous fruits you picture when thinking of apples? Instead, they’ve got those brown or black lesions with a corky surface – yes, that’s what’s called an “apple scab,” in case you’re wondering! So what is apple scab, and can you eat … Read more
Giving you loads of fresh apples in the fall and a scenic sight and shelter throughout the rest of the year, your apple tree has stood by you for a long time. Now that it’s not looking its best, will you stand back and watch it suffer? No. Take action before you lose your humble … Read more
Whether you have a flourishing apple tree in your backyard or couldn’t resist the low prices in the farmer’s market and came home with several dozen apples, the dilemma is the same. How are you going to preserve all these apples before they start going bad? Thankfully, apples have a good reputation as far as … Read more
