The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount of ...

Maintaining a happy and healthy fig tree is essential if you want to get tasty and juicy fruit, and the key to keeping one in top health is to prune it properly. However, there's an art to this task ...

Key Points Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth.Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk ...

Just like humans, trees should get regular "haircuts" to stay looking and feeling their best. For trees, this is called "pruning," and it's the process of selectively removing or trimming problematic ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are many good reasons to prune trees. For example, branches that were damaged from winter storms need to be removed or low-hanging branches that interfere with your ability to mow your lawn need ...

I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...

On Maui, you often see very severe tree pruning, leaving nothing but stubs. And while some badly pruned trees can be pretty forgiving, to promote good health through the life of the tree, there are ...

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 ...

Recently, while chatting with an arborist friend of mine with decades of experience, he mentioned he saw a tree service working on trees around the townhouses where he lives, which had been contracted ...