There's no one month in which all fruit trees should be pruned since each variety has different needs, and there are different reasons for pruning, whether that's trimming off leafy growth to ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

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If you’ve planted fruit trees such as apple, peach or persimmon in hopes of enjoying the crop, you’ll need to prune them. “Fruit tree pruning can have different goals than pruning typical landscape ...

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

Although winter is downtime for many plants and trees, it can also be an important time for specific plant care tasks like pruning. While there are some plants you should avoid pruning in winter at ...

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Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction ...