Many people feel that fruit tree pruning is too complex a task to be done by amateurs, but when we amateurs learn a few basic concepts, we can keep our fruit trees healthy, well-shaped and bearing ...

Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right.

It’s the dead of winter, a time when we don’t usually think about gardening or outside chores. However, now is the perfect time for pruning trees. Pruning is the art and science of removing plant ...

Containerized trees are often buried too deeply in their containers. Always locate the trunk/root flare before planting to give your tree a good start in your landscape. Exactly when to start your ...

Thinking about proper tree pruning reveals interesting presuppositions on our part about what’s natural and what is not. It’s important to know some basics about pruning — in particular what not to do ...

person pruning tree with hand scissors - Natalia Kokhanova/Getty Images There's no doubt about it: Pruning is an essential garden chore if you want healthy, thriving trees. However, when it comes to ...

I love to prune trees and shrubs; now is the time to start. I worked this past weekend on a ginkgo at my daughter’s house that was out of control. It has two main trunks and lots of branches coming ...

Pruning season is here and today, here’s how you make proper pruning cuts on trees. Any time you prune a plant, you are essentially wounding the plant. Good pruning cuts, particularly on trees, allow ...

One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule of thumb is to prune in late winter or early spring, while trees are still ...

Attend a gardening class for kids, learn the basics of pruning trees or shop for tomato plants at these upcoming gardening ...

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