An expert has urged gardeners to prune their cherry, apricot, peach and plum trees this month to help protect them from ...

An expert has urged gardeners to prune their cherry, apricot, peach and plum trees this month to help protect them from ...

48 Common Lane Hemingford Abbots Huntingdon PE28 9AN. Reduce crown of a magnolia by 2 metres and prune to clear house by 1.5 metres; reduce cherry plum by 2 metres laterally away from rear of house.

With plum trees, proper timing and the open-center method are key to pruning success. Spring or mid-summer are ideal times to prune plum trees. Conversely, you should avoid pruning in the winter ...

In May, you can shape certain trees and shrubs—this includes the weigela. Photo: Getty Images In May, gardeners have plenty to do. Among other tasks, they can now prune the following five shrubs.

If you want to prune your dogwood trees, any other time of the year is perfect, depending on your pruning goals. Pros recommend straying away from too much pruning and only getting rid of 15% to ...

Prune stone fruit trees (like plum, cherry and damson) or those you don't want to encourage vigorous growth, recommends the Woodland Trust.

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height.

When to Prune Fruit Trees Timing your pruning is dictated by a number of factors, such as the type of fruit and specific plant diseases you may be trying to avoid. For example, sweet cherries can ...

If you planted a plum tree in spring, you should prune it immediately after planting. It is best to prune the tree so that the top is 50 cm from the highest branch. Side branches should be shortened ...

For all types of trees, including apple, pear, peach, cherry, and plum, there are commonalities that make this task manageable. First, prune away any dead, diseased, or damaged wood. During strong ...

Why an autumn pruning of the plum tree is necessary Plum pruning has several key functions. First of all, it helps to form a crown, which improves air circulation and lighting, which is necessary for ...