Basic pruning guidelines Always remember why you are pruning: The goal is to make a plant healthier, shapelier, more attractive and more productive. By Steve Whysall Published Jan 25, 2012 ...

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

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.

As a note of caution, if your irrigation method involves getting the tree canopy wet, (i.e. sprinkler) don’t summer prune. You are much more likely to invite infection to the fresh pruning cuts.

Our last example of poor pruning involves pruning palms. A healthy palm should have a 360-degree crown. Palms are routinely over-pruned to the extent that most folks have never seen a palm with a ...

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 ...

Palm narrowing Our last example of poor pruning involves pruning palms. A healthy palm should have a 360-degree crown. Palms are routinely over-pruned to the extent that most folks have never seen ...

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.

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 ...