An overgrown apple tree does have charm, but the fruits are often too small, too high and too pest-ridden. Don't despair: Here's how to 'reno' your old apple tree.

How to prune apple trees Get your tools: Use sharp, clean pruning tools like bypass pruners, loppers, and a pruning saw. Disinfect your tools with rubbing alcohol or a bleach solution (1 part ...

Q: I have a mature dwarf apple tree (not so dwarf anymore) that has not produced any blooms or apples for two years. It used to produce several apples, but they all had maggots in them.