Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Liz West Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more ...

Over the years, we have been conditioned to believe pruning, while there are leaves on trees, is a capital offense. Consequently, it has probably never crossed the minds of most home orchardists to ...

Before you start pruning, it’s important to understand how all the parts of a tree work together. The trunk, also known as the central leader or main stem, runs water between the roots and the leaves ...

The goals of any fruit tree pruning system are to: 1. Create a strong branch structure to hold the growing fruit 2. Create fruiting wood where you want to pick the fruit 3. Allow light and air flow ...

About now the gardens should be planted, and it is time to turn our attention to the trees and shrubs on the property. New growth is almost fully expanded and pruning of spring flowering shrubs can ...

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 ...