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 ...

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 ...

18:24, Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Updated: 18:24, Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Pruning apple trees is an essential part of maintaining their health and productivity. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or ...

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 ...

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 ...

I have three apple trees that I planted three years ago. I don’t know how to prune them. Could you give me some guidance on apple tree pruning? When is a good time to prune? Established fruit trees ...

“Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more,” was the old saying repeated by North Dakota State University’s Professor Neal Holland as he taught apple tree pruning to us young horticulture ...