This 1983 story discusses how leaves, though critical for tree health and fruit production, cause shading in tighter tree ...

Join Anne of All Trades as she evaluates her fruit trees and discusses important techniques for tree care. In this video, she covers the following topics: - 0:00 Intro - 1:10 Evaluating the growth - 4 ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

Many people feel that fruit tree pruning is too complex a task to be done by amateurs, but when we amateurs learn a few basic concepts, we can keep our fruit trees healthy, well-shaped and bearing ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

There's no one month in which all fruit trees should be pruned since each variety has different needs, and there are different reasons for pruning, whether that's trimming off leafy growth to ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

Use cean, sharp, "bypass" type pruners as opposed to dull, dirty, "anvil" type pruners, which cause damage and which may transmit diseases or allow entry of pathogens. (WSU Extension Clark County) ...

A famous horticulturist once said, “Of all the operations connected with horticulture, pruning, shaping and training bring the person into closest contact and sympathy with his plant.” Pruning, when ...

Fruit trees are pruned in order to train trees for production of greatest yield and highest quality fruit. Among the fruit trees requiring pruning are peaches, apricots, apples, pears and quince. Of ...

A free fruit tree pruning class will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 at the Old Firehouse, 100 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake, according to a news release. This event is sponsored by the city ...