Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...
Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...
Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. Cristian Bortes / EyeEm / Getty Images A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple ...
Participants will learn basic tree anatomy and how it relates to proper tree structure, weight management and fruitwood ...
If you squint your eyes real tight and look at a grove of deciduous trees you are likely to see just a slight casting of green. I did and there is. Looking at the calendar you realize daylight saving ...
Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...
When to prune Most fruit tree pruning is done during the dormant season, February through early April. Apple, pear, tart cherry and plum trees should be pruned first; more cold-tender trees including ...
EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - February is the proper time to prune fruit trees. Pruning helps promote large, well-flavored fruit. Through proper pruning techniques, branches are removed containing some of ...
If you haven’t pruned your fruit trees yet, it’s not too late. Prune grapes as late as possible — toward the end of February or the first week of March in the Las Vegas Valley. More will be coming on ...
This past winter I wrote two columns about the proper pruning of stone fruits and other deciduous fruit trees. This important chore continues to be one of the more misunderstood gardening ...