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 ...

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be pruned soon after flowering is over. These trees set flower buds in the ...

Although you can prune apple trees just about any time of the year, most apple growers agree spring is the best time to do it. One reason given for spring pruning is because when trees come out of ...

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 ...

Pruning helps keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing, even in winter. Pruning back branches allows more sunshine in to other leaves. When pruning, it's important to know which branches will produce ...

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 ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

ALTAMONT – For apple orchards across New York, early March is a time of hope and renewal. While it may feel a little early to be daydreaming about fall apple picking, Indian Ladder Farms has been busy ...

Sanitary pruning is okay to do during the fall months; Vasylchyshyna recommends only removing dry, damaged, or dead branches.

Most bushes that flower in the summer do so on new growth. That means you can prune anything you like in the spring, since the new growth hasn’t started yet. Butterfly bush and rose of sharon fall ...

Late fall might seem like the right time to prune plants but in fact the best time of year to do this varies. While it's the right time of year for many plants, others prefer to be pruned in late ...