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 ...

When to prune an orange tree will vary depending on your US hardiness zone. The perfect time can be between February and ...

Bringing a touch of nature into your home has never been easier, especially when you can grow your very own fruit tree ...

ATLANTA — PrairiErth Farm near Atlanta is hosting a fruit tree pruning workshop early next month. The workshop, led by food systems and small farms educator Nick Frillman, is scheduled for 1-3 p ...

Step #8 – Spray with Horticultural Oil and Fertilize-now that the hard work of pruning is done, let’s give your fruit trees the VIP treatment! It’s time to bring out the big guns – Watters ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly ...

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...

▪ Topping trees, most notably tree-form crape myrtles. This used to be done to mimosas as well. It ruins the plants’ natural ...

As I write this, it's overcast, drizzling and freaking cold. Quite a change from the day before, which was 66 degrees and ...

This is the ideal month to prune fruit ... attend my fruit tree class on Feb. 8. I hope it helps you here. Every tree needs a little TLC now and then, and winter is the perfect time to give ...