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There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree you’re trimming.

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition ...

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned ...

Prune apple trees, including flowering crabapples, mountain ash, hawthorns and shrub cotoneasters in late winter from February to early April. Spring or summer pruning increases chances for ...

Often, many of the common questions revolve around tree management. For example, when should I prune my apple trees? Well, if you have not already, now would be an excellent time to get that done ...

The old saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." While apples can't cure all ailments, they are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Growing an apple tree in your backyard gets you ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Conversely, if you don’t prune at all, the tree will grow too many limbs and will produce less fruit.” The longer you wait to prune apple trees, the harder it is to eventually get them back ...

Now is the time for apple tree pruning. It is a simple process that can provide food for wildlife now and into the future.

Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Fruit trees can be pruned any time from now ...