Younger trees tend to grow quicker than old ones, which means they are more likely to need more frequent pruning. There are ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

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

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Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential ... about six buds. Old, neglected trees are often ...

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

Pruning apple trees during dormancy in winter is recommended to promote high quality fruit production. Learning how to properly prune apple trees gives growers the knowledge and skills to use pruning ...

I often receive calls about pruning older, mature trees ... For example, peach trees are pruned to have an open center, while apple trees are pruned to maintain a central leader.

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

When pruning a mature fig tree, avoid removing more than 30 percent of the tree’s canopy in a given year. Your tree needs time to heal, and trees pruned too heavily are at risk of becoming ...