Pruning prevents your apple tree from being invaded by diseases and pests that could kill it and allows it to grow healthy and provide delicious fruit. The best time to prune your apple tree is ...

So when is the best time to trim your tree ... we spoke to tree experts and got answers on when you should trim specific types of trees—from apple to pine and everything in between.

Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: 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 ...

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?

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...

Apples are the most accommodating and long lived of fruit trees, and they cope with our wet climate quite well. There are ...