The ancient technique remains popular today—here's why. bauhaus1000 / Getty Images If you’re looking for a creative way to grow citrus and other fruit trees, then you may have come across the phrase ...
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How and When to Prune Apple Trees

Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, regular pruning produces sweeter, more ...
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 ...
Knowing how to prune apple trees can improve their health and make harvesting them easier. They can also be shaped to aesthetically match a landscape. Orchardist Al Yelvington will lead Audubon ...
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 ...
This photo of an espalier tree, taken at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., shows a typical ''Cordon" design with its vertical trunk and multi-tiered horizontal branches. The lateral shaping ...
If you’ve always dreamed of having a fruit tree in your own backyard but were unsure what to grow, Ciscoe Morris has an easy and delicious option! He's a big fan of espalier fruit trees because they ...
I have three apple trees that I planted three years ago. I don’t know how to prune them. Could you give me some guidance on apple tree pruning? When is a good time to prune? Established fruit trees ...
When traveling in France and England, I have often admired the fruit trees that have been pruned and trained to stay low and follow a wall or building. Their branches, like the extended arms of a ...