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 free fruit tree pruning class will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 at the Old Firehouse, 100 Avon Belden Road in ...

Question: When is the best time to prune fruit trees? Do I need to get professional help or is it something I can do myself? Answer: Any time from now until fruit trees start to bloom and grow is the ...

We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give ...

Pruning at the wrong time can harm your tree and lead to less fruit, so timing really matters. Avoid pruning when trees are leafing out, during late summer, or in wet conditions to prevent stress and ...

Question: My fruit trees have not been pruned for three years and have gotten too tall. Could you give me some suggestions for bringing them back into control? Is now a good time to prune? Answer: It ...

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential January pruning checklist. From fruit trees to roses, these are the plants to prune in January.

If you’ve planted fruit trees such as apple, peach or persimmon in hopes of enjoying the crop, you’ll need to prune them. “Fruit tree pruning can have different goals than pruning typical landscape ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when and how to prune them correctly ...