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The apple crop was extremely variable this year. Some trees produced beautiful crops of apples while others produced a small crop or, in some cases, a crop of very small apples. There were also ...

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 ...

Like apples and pears, plums come in a range of varieties — including dwarf rootstocks, if you're searching for the best fruit tree for a small garden. Now, onto the ornamental options. You've ...