Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana’s climate can be a great environment for growing peach trees, but proper care and maintenance are crucial for a healthy and productive orchard. “The biggest thing for care ...

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 ...

Striking too early could cause irreversible damage ...

“Yikes! What are you DOING?” my friend nearly screamed at me. She had asked me to come by the home where she was house sitting and take a look at a couple of peach trees that obviously needed pruning.

Question: Our peach tree produced a good crop this year. When does it need pruning and what care is needed to continue good production? Answer: Congratulations on a great crop of fruit. Early-fruiting ...

Q. Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And the avocado experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I ...