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A worthwhile watch. Hi, I've just been given an apple tree, 'James Grieves'. It came in a pot so, last Sunday,I planted it in a raised bed . I made the hole twice the width of the pot and planted it no deeper than the depth of the actual pot

Hi everyone, 2 years ago I planted a 5 year old Braeburn apple tree which is now approximately 6 to 7 feet tall. We had fruit the first year, although not many and as per guidance it was pruned to regain control of shape the following year. Now last

mix???---thanks  Hello  of course you can   it's what keeps us going .    Do I take it that this little apple tree is in a pot?  If so I would use John Innes No 3 loam based potting compost - you should be able to get it from any good garden centre

A few years ago i purchased a apple tree (Pippin) which was a 5 yr old specimen, although the tree is planted in a lawned area part of my garden ( i have taken the lawn out around the tree - 2ft circumference) what i would like to know could i

I have recently moved to a house that has two crab apple trees. They have recently been lopped by previous owner. This years new growth appears healthy but appears to be covered in some kind of aphid or disease. It appears to have released a white

I have two apple trees that are not producing fruit - and appear to be really failing. I have noticed very small all most transparent, light green flies on the back of the leaves that appear  to have fine silk threads stretched across them

hi all, iv been growing some veg for 3 years but thought id try tree fruit, when they fruit can you eat the first batch thanks You are supposed to remove blossom for first year to give roots time to strengthen and develop. I did this. Last year

Hello I have noticed the leaves on my 3 year old apple tree are curling and drying up. Taking a closer look they are covered in little insects. I have tried removing them by had but it is just getting worse. We also have had a lot of Ants

Can you please tell me is it possible to plant a apple tree now if so . What do i need to to make sure sets off on the right tracks. Thank you if you can help. The trouble with planting in the winter is picking the right moment-not when the ground

Hello, I have inherited an apple tree on my allotment plot which needs pruning (I think).  It has 3 different grafts on it, non of which I know the type of. The person who had the plot before me pruned it last year, but all the new growth is going