Fruit trees can be a beautiful and fun addition to any landscape, and they should be pruned to obtain good yields of high-quality fruit. There are three important aspects to pruning fruit trees: ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.

This undated photo shows part of an apple branch being pruned in New Paltz, N.Y. Apples bear fruits on long-lived, stubby spurs, but even these must be pruned eventually to stimulate younger, new ...

It’s just about that time to prune your fruit trees, while they’re still dormant. Fruit trees are treated a bit differently than shade trees when it comes to pruning. While we never want to over-prune ...

If you have fruit trees in your landscape, you should plan to prune them in the next couple of weeks, as early- to mid-March is the best time to perform the task. March marks the end of the dormant ...

Prune in winter to get the most out of the investment of time and money you put into this fall-fruiting tree — that is, lots of tasty treats at harvest time.

Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth. Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk cold ...

Pruning at the wrong time can harm your tree and lead to less fruit, so timing really matters. Avoid pruning when trees are leafing out, during late summer, or in wet conditions to prevent stress and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Farmers of yesteryear pruned their fruit trees in March, probably because ...