Fruitwise apple tree grafting guide, rind grafting

The rind graft is a useful technique for grafting over a sound but unwanted apple tree to one of a preferred variety. Same for pears. You may wish to do this after moving into a new home where there is an apple you don’t like, or if you have been mis-sold an apple which was not the variety you wanted (this has happened to us twice) or if you just discover a variety which you much prefer to one that is growing in your garden or orchard. With all kinds of grafting, the principles are the same. Cut th