UK households who have pear or apple trees in their garden have been warned to prune them in winter. The Royal Horticultural ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Pruning is a vital gardening job, but it must be carried out at the right time to benefit plants. This month, a garden expert ...

Anyone who has apple or pear trees in their garden is being warned they need to check them in January for a potentially fatal ...

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TV's Monty Don has shared his expert advice for what plants and shrubs need to be pruned in January to encourage new growth ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and ...

What happens if you don't prune apple trees? If you've been wondering when ... which is generally between November and March in the UK,' says Andrew White, gardening expert at Rhino Greenhouses ...

A gardening expert has shared his advice on the plants and flowers that need to be pruned in January in order to 'thrive in ...

Tom Brown preparing to prune an apple tree Credit: Clara Molden Sharp secateurs, loppers and saws are essential when it comes to any pruning. When spending an afternoon in the garden carrying out ...