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A little nip and tuck now can help keep pests and disease at bay

I ‘summer pruned’ my apples and pears in July and they have started to send out shoots -should I remove them? Summer pruning is somewhat tricky, especially in a summer like this. The rather broad advi

Once your plants are spent, give them a tidy and create more plants too

I need to get a move on with all those late-season jobs!

Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Growing and harvesting fruit is a very rewarding experience, and there is nothing like biting into the first crunchy apple or succulent plum of the season. However, consideration should go into planni