When pruning an apple tree, make sure you have the right tools—like hand pruners, a hand saw, and a step ladder. Then follow these tips from experts to properly prune your tree.

The custard apple tree stands erect with a 10- to 14-inch diameter. The tree grows to a height of about 15 to 35 feet tall. Its leaves have a foul smell and are shed from time to time.

Think living mulches are always good? A new study found they surprisingly *limited* young apple tree growth and yield. The ...