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 ...

Lifestyles Prune your worries away — a guide to backyard fruit tree care. If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time.

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.

Gardeners who have such a tree are often at a loss as to how to get it back in shape. Ward Upham, Horticulture Specialist with Kansas State University, provides these recommendations for pruning your ...

The best time to prune most fruit trees is in late winter or early spring, says Boersma, while the tree is still dormant, but ...

Why you need to prune your apple trees If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above ...

When pruning a fruit tree, it’s important to know which branches will be blossoming and producing fruit.Look for fruit spurs on apple and pear branches. These are roughly 3- to 6-inch-long ...

Prune your apple tree now for fall fruit Ciscoe's tips for this important winter garden chore. #k5evening To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app.

Participants will be trained on safety considerations when pruning home or commercial orchards and will have the opportunity for hands-on practice. ROCKPORT — University of Maine Cooperative ...

When pruning an apple tree, make sure you have the right tools—like hand pruners, a hand saw, and a step ladder. Then follow these tips from experts to properly prune your tree. Warning ...