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 ...

Summer often brings heat, drought, diseases, and pests that can harm trees. Check all trees regularly for damage or stress, ...

Basic tree and shrub pruning workshop for homeowners. Certified arborist Rebecca Latta is teaching this class on when, how and why to prune. Lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice.

Basic tree and shrub pruning workshop for homeowners. Certified arborist Rebecca Latta is teaching this class on when, how and why to prune. Lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice ...

For shade trees, the main pruning goal is to create strong tree architecture through the number and arrangement of trunks and side branches. The central leader system -- in which the tree has one ...

Pruning tree limbs requires some knowledge and finesse. I recommend against pruning a branch that is thicker than about 3 inches, or one that is hard to reach with your tools yourself — get an ...

Here's five basic cuts to make when pruning apple trees: 1) Cut off all dead twigs and branches. The spot where they attach to the tree provides an entry point for disease and other pests.

To ensure precise pruning, purchase quality tools, which make the job easier, last longer, and produce cleaner cuts facilitating the healing process. Bypass pruners and loppers tend to be ...

Pruning can make trees safer (removing dead branches that might fall, for instance) and improve appearance. "Everybody prunes, but most people are afraid to prune," Lestyan said.

Fruit Tree Pruning Basics: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn about tool selection, the appropriate time (s) of year for pruning and how to make proper pruning cuts.

GARDENING ETCETERA Gardening Etcetera: Learning the basics of apple tree pruning NATE O’MEARA Special to the Daily Sun Jan 28, 2023 1 of 3 ...