When and how to prune pawpaw trees - an expert guide. Pawpaw trees are some of the best fruit trees to grow. While they might not be as well known as apple or plum trees, this native species is ...

Give dwarf trees at least 5 feet of space between other trees to maintain some vigor and health. To help guide you, whether you are experienced or a beginner, Renquist offers these tips: Pruning ...

Established plum trees are often pruned in mid-summer to control the vigorous growth of healthy trees. However, during its formative years, early spring will do the trick to encourage robust growth.

Overgrown apple trees are also difficult to harvest and spray. Gardeners who have such a tree are often at a loss as to how to get it back in shape. Ward Upham, Horticulture Specialist with Kansas ...

For trees, this is called "pruning," and it's the process of selectively removing or trimming problematic or unhealthy branches to keep a tree healthy and growing.

Pruning shears: Select a pair that can cut branches up to 3/4-inch for shrubs and small trees. Loppers : Similar to pruning shears, loppers have long handles that provide better leverage needed to ...