Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

A July peach-tree prune can look dramatic — even a little nerve-racking — but more gardeners are finding that cutting back now can pay off later with healthier trees and better fruit. YouTube ...

Proper pruning simplifies peach tree care and encourages larger, tastier fruits.

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 ...

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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 ...

Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears. For example, if cut too much off at once or prune at the wrong time, you could damage your tree and ...

You can trim a small tree yourself, but taller tree trims are usually worth the professional labor cost. Tree trimming costs $460 on average, typically ranging from about $200 to $760. Trimming a very ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Espalier is a pruning and training technique that shapes a tree or shrub to grow in a flat, usually two-dimensional form, often against a wall, fence, or trellis. Rather than ...