A guide to when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees for healthy trees and bumper crops, including tips for training ...

Over the years we have been conditioned to believe pruning while there are leaves on trees is a capital offense. Consequently, it has probably never crossed the minds of most home orchardists to break ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. Cristian Bortes / EyeEm / Getty Images A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple ...

The Refuge Food Forest is quiet. The hum of summer insects among the fruit trees has disappeared, the leaves have all fallen, and their dormant branches stand bare against a cold blue sky. Now is the ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Pruning fruit trees at the right time directs the tree's energy towards producing a plentiful harvest. Cultivating fruit trees in your garden is incredibly fulfilling. They offer tasty, fresh fruit ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

FARGO — Interested members of the community are invited to an apple tree pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Orchard Glen Park, 900 Orchard Park Drive. Learn how to prune apple ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

The warm weather we've experienced in Greater Columbus this past week has many a gardener itching to get outside and plant something. This past week I saw the first fruit trees available for purchase ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...