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Volgroeide appelboom in volle bloesem met een open kroonPlanting

Appelboom snoeien: wanneer, hoe diep en per soort

Appelboom snoeien doe je in de winter voor groei en in de zomer voor rust. Welke takken weg, hoe je een snede maakt en wat je bij een oude boom doet.

7 min
Young flowering fruit tree in sunny terrace potPlanting

Fruit trees in pots on the terrace: rootstock, watering and winter care

Growing apple or pear trees in pots on your terrace is possible. Learn which rootstock to choose, how to water properly and how to overwinter your tree safely.

8 min
Fan-trained fruit tree against a wall with radiating framework structurePlanting

Training fruit trees against a wall: espalier and fan-trained forms

Pears and apples against a south-facing wall: learn step by step how to train a young sapling into a productive espalier over five years.

9 min
Fresh apples and pears in basket just picked at September harvestSeasonal Tips

Harvest, pick and store fruit in September

September is harvest time. Learn how to pick apples, pears and plums at the right moment and keep them fresh for months with smart storage.

8 min
Lemon tree with yellow fruits and green leaves in potPlanting

Why is my indoor lemon tree dropping leaves?

Your lemon tree drops leaves indoors. This is usually from dry air, low light, temperature swings, or root rot. How to fix it.

8 min
White apple blossom on tree in front yard against skyPlanting

Fruit blossom frozen by late frost: what now?

Your fruit trees were full of beautiful blossom, until a sudden freeze in April-May. Learn what you can do and how to prevent it.

8 min
Young fruit orchard in full bloom with white blossoms, well spacedPlanting

How many fruit trees per 100 m2 orchard? Spacing guide

Right planting density for fruit orchard. Discover how many apple, pear and plum trees per 100 m2.

8 min
Hands pruning a young fruit tree branch with sharp secateursSeasonal Tips

Prune fruit trees in early October: special situations

Early October is suitable for specific pruning work on fruit trees. Learn which forms need priority and what to defer.

8 min
Fruit tree branches in late autumn with frostSeasonal Tips

Winter pruning in November: fruit tree preparation

November is the time for winter pruning of fruit trees. Learn the right techniques to achieve healthy, productive trees.

8 min
Young fruit tree in blossom planted in a sunny back gardenPlanting

Planting fruit trees in your garden

From apple to cherry: learn which fruit trees suit your garden and how to plant and care for them successfully.

4 min
Bare root plants with exposed roots ready for winter planting in the gardenPlanting

Bare root plants: the complete guide

Everything about buying, planting and caring for bare root plants. From hedges to fruit trees, this guide covers it all.

4 min

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