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.

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

Pruning is essential for attractive, healthy trees and shrubs and improves the quality of flowers, fruit and foliage. The ...

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 ...

There's something deeply satisfying about walking outside to pick a fresh apple or peach from your very own tree. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of ...

"It's also an important way to manage fruit load. Peach trees naturally overproduce, which can lead to a lot of small, poor-quality fruits." Kenins notes that the best time to prune peach trees is ...

There may be a lot of snow on the ground, but spring is still on its way, and the gardeners are itching to make plans for ...

Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Fruit trees can be pruned any time from now until early April. It is best to prune before new growth starts. Fruit trees should be pruned ...

For some sprawling greenery under your fruit trees, check out these ground covers that specifically pair well with a variety ...

There are five key gardening jobs you should be doing before the end of February, according to an expert - and it will help ...

“The olive tree is an elegant, evergreen tree, perfect for giving your garden that Mediterranean feel ,” explains Nigel ...