We have a lot of squirrels. They have chewed the bark in a couple of places. Just wondered what you would suggest to put on the spots to keep the squirrels away.
Paint hot sauce on the trouble spot. This will keep them from chewing. Re-paint after it rains.
This article will also help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm
I've got a lot of apple trees coming (bare root) and am wondering what the proper pH for the soil should be (nothing like putting the cart before the horse). Where is the best source for me to find out good info on growing apples and grapes?
A good pH will be around 6. Here is a link to all the extension services pages on apple growing.
https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-apples
Grapes too:
How do I get rid of pests on and in my apples without using an insecticide? I have an apple tree very near a fish pond, and I do not want to kill my pond.
You can take some small red balls--about the size of an apple--and coat them with a sticky material. Then hang your fake apples on your apple trees, putting about four per tree, at shoulder height. This baits the maggots and they stick to the balls, which can be discarded. Be sure to get rid of infested fruit already on the tree first. Another method you can try is combining 1 part molasses to 9 parts water and add just a tad of yeast. Pour into several wide-mouthed jars and allow them to ferment until the bubbling subsides. Then, you can hang the jars on some strong limbs on your apple tree.
This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-maggots.htm
When should we spray apple trees for worms, and is scab sprayed differently?
This article will address apple worms: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-maggots.htm
This article will help you with addressing the apple scab:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7413.html
How deep do I plant apple seeds?
This article should help: https://extension.psu.edu/plants/tree-fruit/resources/factsheets/growing-new-fruit-tree-plants-from-seed
I have an apple tree that will not bud. When I planted it four years ago, it had flowers and produced about 5 apples. The tree is about 8 foot tall and 5 foot around. I have another apple tree 15 feet away and it produces fruit. I do not know the varity of the trees. What could be the problem?
I think that the soil may be lacking phosphorous, which can keep a plant from blooming. Give it some bone meal and that should help.
This article will also help with what else could be causing the problem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm
I have some type of fungus growing on my apple tree. It looks like large blisters. Clear and red in color, all sizes. What is it, and how do I treat it? Is there a spray I can use?
Could you please send us a photo of the fungus? We will be better able to identify it if we have a picture.