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 ...

With some plants, pruning is optional. This is not true of many fruit trees. Not only must you prune them for fruit ...

Winter is the ideal time of the year to prune many trees. The branches are bare which makes it easier to see the overall ...

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 ...

it’s common to see tree care professionals doing extensive pruning. For most trees, this is the best time to prune as they are in dormancy. Done correctly, pruning influences the size ...

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?

One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature ...

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 ...

“For heavy pruning, such as for shaping and stimulating better growth, it’s best to trim your Japanese maple in the summer or winter.” As with most trees, winter is generally the best time ...