To encourage excellent fruit production year after year, it's important to prune your fruit trees. A neglected fruit tree can start to grow out of control and provide fruit of poor quality. The best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a person pruning a fruit tree - Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock Getting the timing wrong is one of the most common mistakes everyone ...

Timing is everything when it comes to pruning fruit trees. If you do it correctly, you're setting the tree up for strong growth and a better fruit yield. However, pruning at the wrong time can stress ...

Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in spring. This is especially true when we start ...

A thinning cut removes the branch at its junction with the trunk or limb. This type of cut is demonstrated on a tree in early spring at the University of Maine Agriculture and Forest Experiment ...

From roses and fruit trees to flowering shrubs, the right winter pruning approach can encourage stronger plants and a more ...

Most plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and ...

Winter may seem like a quiet time in the garden, but it's actually one of the most important seasons for pruning. However, ...

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 ...

Are you not getting fruit from your trees? There are a few common problems. If your tree has been planted in the past 3 years, it’s probably too young. The weather is another major factor. Apple trees ...