There's no one month in which all fruit trees should be pruned since each variety has different needs, and there are different reasons for pruning, whether that's trimming off leafy growth to ...
Keep your gardening to-do list simple and stress-free, and your harvest within reach, with these pruning tips Prune to a manageable height. First and foremost, it’s highly recommended that you prune ...
While it may seem like you should leave your leafless trees alone in winter, the fact is, it's a great time to prune many ...
Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...
Pruning fruit trees in August can feel counterintuitive. You might think you need to leave your apple and pear trees well alone while the fruit ripens. But, in my experience, a well-timed summer prune ...
CORVALLIS — The best time to prune fruit trees is in the winter and when you have enough time to finish the job, according to Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist and pruning expert with the Oregon State ...
If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...
Try the new Rodeo Tomato STM2255 in your garden this spring. It is a determinate selection with a long list of disease resistances and large bright red fruit. They are available at area nurseries now.
Answer: Well, you’re not going to be surprised at this answer: It just depends. What are your reasons for pruning? Are your trees grown for their beautiful blooms? If so, do they bloom before leaves ...
If you long for delicious, fresh fruit from homegrown trees but don’t have a lot of space, look no further than dwarf fruit trees. Dwarf trees, as their name implies, grow to only a fraction of the ...