Monty Don is urging gardeners not to worry about fruit trees shedding fruit this summer – it’s actually a good sign

Monty Don sat on bench wearing blue suit. His golden retriver is sat on his lap.

If you’ve noticed your apple tree has dropped all its fruit this summer, Monty Don wants to reassure you not to panic, and it is simply the result of the drought.

Apple trees are highly regarded as one of the easiest fruit trees to plant for a plentiful harvest, but this year, you may have been left disappointed when your trusty tree has dropped a load of half-ripe apples in your garden.