This past week I was at the pool and one of my friends told me about how he was going to invite a number of his friends to come over and begin pruning some of his orchard. Pruning, getting up and down ...

Pruning is essential if you want to keep your fruit trees healthy. Doing this will stimulate healthy growth, and over time, help the tree develop stronger branches. With most apple trees, November is ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've decided to plant an apple tree in your yard in late fall, odds are you envision branches heavily laden with ripening fruit some day.

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...