Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...

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 ...

If apple trees (or any other fruit trees, for that matter) are going to produce quality fruit, they require regular maintenance. Pruning is fundamental. We prune to improve structure, flowering and ...

“Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more,” was the old saying repeated by North Dakota State University’s Professor Neal Holland as he taught apple tree pruning to us young horticulture ...

Apple trees are an important part of many landscapes and proper pruning practices are important for productive healthy trees. The general purpose of pruning fruit trees is to regulate growth, improve ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...

Q: Are we getting close to the proper time to prune apple trees, or should I wait a little? – Orvin Hansen, Jamestown, N.D. A: The usual rule of thumb is to wait until the coldest part of winter is ...

Staff and volunteers with the Westmoreland Conservancy gave some apple trees a seasonal pruning on Saturday at the Morosini Reserve in Murrysville. Conservancy President Shelly Tichy said the trees at ...

I am giving a class on pruning fruit trees at the Master Gardener Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive in North Las Vegas, from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. The class is free and open to the public. For 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 ...

“Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more,” was the old saying repeated by North Dakota State University’s Professor Neal Holland as he taught apple tree pruning to us young horticulture ...