It's been an extraordinarily hot summer with no significant levels of rainfall, which is understandably taking a toll on our outdoor spaces.
For this reason, in recent weeks you might have been experiencing your apple trees dropping fruit before it's ripe, which naturally gives cause for concern. Luckily, gardening royalty Monty Don is on hand to put your mind at rest by explaining why this is actually a good thing, with positive news about how your apple tree is doing what comes naturally to survive the water shortage.
