Discover how to care for an apricot tree in April. Expert advice and tips to ensure your apricot tree delivers a sweet, juicy crop come harvest time. Mother Earth News: Fruit Tree Care: Preparing Soil for Fruit Trees and More Q: We just planted a semidwarf apricot tree.

Understanding the Context

It has two fruits on it, but no additional flowers. How do we take care of a new tree? How often do we water it? Do we need to worry about worms?

Key Insights

Our tree ... As we head into the fall and winter months, we need to give a little thought to our fruit trees. Fortunately, there’s not a lot of do. Janet Caprille, Contra Costa County Farm Advisor, offered tips ... Homes and Gardens on MSN: What an apricot tree needs in April – 3 tasks for a delicious and juicy crop this summer What an apricot tree needs in April – 3 tasks for a delicious and juicy crop this summer Winter is a time when our gardens and trees go into dormancy, but that doesn’t mean our chores are done.

Final Thoughts

Most deciduous fruit trees, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Terry Lippert, will need to be ... Start your trees off right with the best method for preparing soil for fruit trees. Tree trunk wrap, stakes, and mulch also help to establish healthy trees. Once you’ve invested in new fruit trees, ...