This product can be used throughout spring and summer. Finally, be sure to prune plum trees at the right time every year. 'Pruning established plum trees is best done in summer,' Drew says.

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

The main pruning job is to remove some of the extra ... Apple, pear, cherry, apricot and plum trees bear most of their fruit on short, twiggy branches called spurs. These should not be removed ...

As we enjoy a bit of a thaw perhaps you are looking for something to do to get out of the house. There are a few tasks you can be focusing on to help get you ready for spring, including pruning ...