As with apples, pears are masters of hiding their fruit beneath leafy canopies. In August, I make a point of pruning pears by ...

The best time to prune most fruit trees is in late winter or early spring, says Boersma, while the tree is still dormant, but before the buds start swelling. “That way, you're not exposing fresh cuts ...

A. Prune fruit trees and roses at the first sign of swelling in the growth buds. I prune the apple trees lightly at this time, to avoid water sprout (suckering) growth.

These are roughly 3- to 6-inch-long protuberances with buds on them. As you prune, you will have to make choices about which branches to cut. Look for those fruit spurs and be guided by them.

It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the look and feel of these branches before you start pruning, and make sure not to over-prune them. Otherwise, your tree won't produce as much fruit.

Many good, easy-to-understand books are available. Good pruning books will have excellent diagrams showing how your tree should look after each progressive season and, as you know, pictures are worth ...

How to Prune Primocane-Fruiting Raspberries Pruning primocane-fruiting raspberries is simple if you only want a fall crop, says Pritts. Cut the canes to the ground in early spring before new canes ...

You can prune fruit trees any time of year without harming the trees, but since the snow is gone now, pruning on a sunny afternoon will give you a good excuse to be outside.

Summer pruning of fruit trees including apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, persimmons, figs, and plums ...

You can prune fruit trees any time of year without harming the trees, but since the snow is gone now, pruning on a sunny afternoon will give you a good excuse to be outside.