You can prune mature plum trees with a light hand, but you don't need to be super precise like with some other fruit trees. Remember to disinfect your tools before pruning and when switching between ...

MBSJ’s action comes after a StarMetro report on July 24 highlighted residents’ concerns about overgrown trees obstructing parking spaces in Bandar Kinrara 5.

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 ...

Below is Polozola’s advice on pruning and training the shape of some common fruit trees as well as pecans, which we usually think of as nuts but actually are drupes, a type of fruit.

The timing of pruning depends on factors like the fruit type and disease prevention. Sweet cherries are best pruned in late summer, while other stone fruits should be pruned just before or after bloom ...

Tips for pruning young trees 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 ...

Fruit trees can grow well in a variety of soil types as long as the soil is well-drained. If you are growing standard-size fruit trees, you should have soil that is 4 to 9 feet deep. Soil that is ...

Pruning during winter dormancy also is less stressful on a tree. For years Short focused on trying to keep urban trees small for practical reasons, but that wasn’t always successful.

The first pruning follows the “June drop” as the trees shed excess fruit. The second is in July, to maintain a compact, uncongested tree with lightly shortened new growth.

Pruning Equipment Sharp, well-maintained tools will make pruning easier. Pruning shears: Select a pair that can cut branches up to 3/4-inch for shrubs and small trees.

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 cut ...

In brief 🌳 In September, pruning plum trees is crucial for fruit production and disease prevention, ensuring a healthy harvest next year. ️ Remove dead or damaged branches, crossing branches, and ...