When planting a fruit orchard in your yard, make sure you don't forget about pruning. Neglecting to prune your fruit trees, including your apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca), creates added stress and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning a tree branch. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential ...

Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues—especially ...

This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder,” which is when the entire crown of the crape myrtle tree is cut off. Courtesy of Leaf & Limb, a Raleigh-based tree care company ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

As a rule, trees in North Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Winter can be an easier time to prune as many trees have ...

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...

Learn how to prune a crape myrtle the right way and avoid “crape murder,” a common mistake that can damage your tree and ruin its shape.

A bit of maintenance will lead to beautiful plants and a bountiful harvest. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When planting a fruit orchard in your yard, make sure you don't forget about pruning. Neglecting to prune your fruit trees, ...