A pair of pruning shears in March can decide the fate of an entire summer harvest. One careless cut can remove future fruit, ...

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 ...

January and February are the best months for pruning because tree systems are in a dormant state. During this time trees are at rest and after the autumn leaves have dropped branches can be easily ...

person pruning tree with hand scissors - Natalia Kokhanova/Getty Images There's no doubt about it: Pruning is an essential garden chore if you want healthy, thriving trees. However, when it comes to ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Fruit trees are a source of beauty, enjoyment and nourishment in the home landscape. Their spring blooms and fall leaves brighten the yard. Their lush green canopies provide shady places to picnic and ...

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Lynn AlbertsonN.C. Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.

We are approaching the time to get out and do your fruit tree pruning. There are many resources available showing how to prune and the proper techniques for different training methods. Not pruning is ...

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Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in spring. This is especially true when we start ...