If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...

When pruning a large branch, be sure to undercut a small distance closer to the trunk on the underside of the targeted branch ...

Apple trees aren’t easy to grow because they need consistent care, including precisely timed spraying and pruning, to ...

Recent research has pinpointed how a difference in rootstock and scion cold hardiness is leading to compromised trees post overwintering.

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Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their trees, but it’s not always clear how to do it. Apple tree pruning ...

Perfect for nature enthusiasts, community planners, and anyone curious about the vital role trees play in our world. In part two, learn why pruning has been described as one of the most important ...

To grow figs as bushes, cut young trees back to about half their original height before transplanting. Prune shoots that grow upward while keeping those that grow outward. Apple: The modified ...

While certainly too early for any outdoor planting or soil work, we have advanced into the start of prime time for pruning numerous tree species, including apples. Bruce Spangenberg Apple trees should ...

as well as dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees. Open center form: There is no central leader; instead, the tree has an open, vase-like form. This type of pruning works for almond, apricot ...