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 ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

18:24, Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Updated: 18:24, Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Pruning apple trees is an essential part of maintaining their health and productivity. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or ...

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 ...

“Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more,” was the old saying repeated by North Dakota State University’s Professor Neal Holland as he taught apple tree pruning to us young horticulture ...

Ask a farmer when you should prune an apple tree and you will most likely hear “March.” That’s an old tradition — not because it is the only time to prune. You can prune anytime. March is a month on ...