Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential ... about six buds. Old, neglected trees are often ...

The 68-year-old British ... do harm by not pruning and patience in a garden is a great virtue." When it comes to fruit trees, Monty warned that if gardeners prune an apple tree harshly in the ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

Younger trees tend to grow quicker than old ones, which means they are more likely to need more frequent pruning. There are ...

The old saying goes ... Whether you're planting a young tree for the first time or trying to get your older apple tree to produce more fruit, pruning the tree in every stage of its life is ...

"It is just going to look awful – 41 trees all looking like that. In the summer there will be no shade." Image caption, Councillor Shanika Mahendran defended the decision to prune the trees Ms ...

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?