In fact, if you grow fruit trees, the best time to prune them is now, or in very early spring before any new growth begins, Martha explains. Pruning not only helps to develop proper shape and form, ...

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 ...

Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

My fruit trees have not been pruned for two or three years. Could you give me some suggestions on how to prune them? It is best to prune fruit trees every year about this time to get the best quality ...

March, April and May are good months to prune fruit trees. Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees in March. I think they did so because they had less other work they could do during this time ...

Pruning is an essential garden chore for healthy trees, and you may assume that fruit and shade trees have the same pruning ...

Fruit tree pruning: Fred Frey and Kamala Dionne from Vintage tree care will lead a hands-on fruit tree pruning class from 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at Harmony Farm Supply, 3244 ...

A guide to when and how to prune fan-trained fruit trees for healthy trees and bumper crops, including tips for training trees and pruning established trees.

Question: My fruit trees have not been pruned for two or three years. Could you give me some suggestions on how to prune them? Answer: It is best to prune fruit trees every year about this time to get ...