or new branches, which will make the tree focus more on regrowing branches and less time on apple production. Before you ...

Winter is the ideal time of the year to prune many trees. The branches are bare which makes it easier to see the overall ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential ... cut back the leaders (the new growth at the tip ...

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?

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension 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 ...

Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any time from now until early April. It is best to prune before new growth starts. Fruit trees should be ...

Remember to feed your tree after pruning to encourage plenty of new young growth. Most standard conifers develop without the need for pruning, but you may need to prune out any damaged or ...