Here are six basic cuts even beginners can make without fear of damaging their apple trees. Cut off all dead twigs and branches. The dead branches provide an entry point for organisms that cause ...

Overgrown apple trees are also difficult to harvest and spray. Gardeners who have such a tree are often at a loss as to how to get it back in shape. ... Remove all dead wood. This does not count ...

For a new tree, Chernoh said to top it at waist height and the next year it will send out the scaffold branches that will form the tree’s framework. For established trees: First remove dead ...

Pruning apple trees is an essential part of maintaining their health and productivity. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or diseased wood, improve air circulation, and stimulate new ...

Timber! Removing a dead tree. September 4, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. by Karen Rice A dying tree can be more than just an ugly sight.