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 ...

Q: We’re getting close to apple tree pruning time, and I just reread your article printed last year in The Forum about pruning. Three of my trees are getting older, around 17 years old, and more ...

SEATTLE — "Do you love apples? Well if you don't prune your apple tree, you aren't gonna get many apples, so you need to get out there and prune your fruit tree!" said gardening expert Ciscoe Morris.

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Prune in winter to get the most out of the investment of time and money you put into this fall-fruiting tree — that is, lots ...

Pruning your fruit trees is an important step to making sure they stay healthy and produce good fruit, but pruning too early ...

Autumn is the ideal season to care for your fruit trees. Here are three species you should prune right now to keep them healthy and ensure a generous harvest next year. Which trees are they, and why ...

Once leaves have dropped in autumn, there is a great opportunity to examine the deciduous trees in your garden and determine if some pruning is needed. November through March is an ideal time to get ...