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 ...

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 ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

Hawthorns are easy-to-maintain trees that seldom need large-scale pruning, but some care and attention every few years will keep them healthy, safe, and looking their best. To prune hawthorn trees ...

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are some pruning guidelines that act as a starting point that make pruning a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools for the job will ...

Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...

Formative pruning on young trees is one of the most overlooked landscape maintenance practices in Minnesota landscapes. As I work with the city forester in Rochester to finalize plans on a training ...

Peach and nectarine trees can be successfully grown in Ohio, including in home backyards. Trees require full sun and well-drained soil, which may need amending before planting. Annual pruning is ...