Q: Should I be spraying my apple trees now? They have had good apples but we have had more problems in the last couple of years with apple maggots.

If you’ve already got a tree or two planted, winter dormancy is the time for some pruning and spraying, two chores that intimidate the uninitiated. February is a good time to accomplish these tasks.

Codling moths are one of the most common apple tree pests, and they can destroy a harvest. These are the best methods to get rid of them for good.

DEAR NEIL: What kind of spray should I use on my fruit trees during the dormant season, and what should I use after they bud?

How to grow hedge apple trees The hedge apple tree, or Maclura pomifera, might not be as well known as other native species but it is no less impressive.

Apple picking season doesn’t start until the fall, but a local orchard is working to prepare their trees for spring.

Ask a Master Gardener: Scab hits Northland crab apple trees The wet spring and early summer were the perfect conditions for the fungus.