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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Gardeners growing fruits, including apples, pears and raspberries, should mark their calendars this month. February is an ...

The weather may still be cold and cloudy, but buds are already starting to appear so it’s time to get your garden ready for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...