It's also important to have a pruning saw to cut off larger branches. A bush tree is the most common form of fruit tree, with an open arrangement of branches growing from a short trunk.

Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ...

There are three main reasons for pruning fruit trees, in addition to stimulating fruit production: For pest and disease prevention: For example, a basic rule of pruning is called "the 3 D's ...

I sat down with Russell Norton a horticulture and agriculture educator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and started by asking him: why do we prune?

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned ...

When it comes to what to prune in February, shrubs are top of the list. This is because you usually need it chilly if you're ...

Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can even help prevent diseases. Fortunately, pruning a peach tree is relatively ...

Prune juice and prunes may be an effective and low risk solution for some people, especially those with mild constipation. However, it is best to consume these fruits and their juice in moderation ...

The only thing you can do catastrophically wrong is to remove all the 2-year-old wood on apples, pears, and European plums.

Pruning is essential for attractive, healthy trees and shrubs and improves the quality of flowers, fruit and foliage. The ...

As the winter’s snow melts away, spring chores and promises slowly take shape and gardeners begin sharpening and oiling their pruning tools. Is late winter and early spring the best time to ...