Many people feel that fruit tree pruning is too complex a task to be done by amateurs, but when we amateurs learn a few basic concepts, we can keep our fruit trees healthy, well-shaped and bearing ...

An in-depth guide to pruning a loquat tree to keep it controlled, healthy, and fruiting. Including expert advice for when and ...

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 ...

Growing fruit trees in the backyard can mean delicious homemade jams, fruit cobblers, fresh-squeezed juice, and home-grown goodness to add to any meal. Enjoying the fruit is the easy part. Keeping ...

Tree expert Fred Frey will demystify fruit tree pruning during a free hands-on class at Harmony Farm Supply in Sebastopol on Saturday, Jan. 29. Frey has more than 25 years of experience in ...

If you’re wondering when to prune fruit trees, the answer is that it depends what fruit tree you have and what your goals are. Do you have a young tree that needs nurturing into bearing fruit? Perhaps ...

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 ...

Trees are precious resources and practicing good basic tree care can help deter diseases from affecting our trees. Spring is a good time for certain pruning, but take note not to prune Oak trees now.

Winter is a great time for gardeners to plan for their next growing season. Many think that planning can only be done inside. Not so. Now is an ideal time to prune deciduous landscape trees. The ...

The Evergreen State is well-known for its abundance of lush forests and trees, with environmentalists working every day to tend to the health of the state’s natural habitat. The state also features ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...