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 ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials ...

Peonies can be prone to diseases—so a fall prune can help keep those at bay for the following year. The plants will also ...

One of the most frequently asked gardening questions when I’m out and about concerns when to prune trees and shrubs. As the season changes, cooler weather sparks an interest in pruning trees and ...

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...

When is a good time to prune my fruit trees? Fall is absolutely the worst time for pruning fruit trees. The best time to prune fruit trees is when the trees are dormant, although under certain ...

Spring is the worst time of year to prune your dogwood tree because you can negatively impact spring blooms. If you want to prune your dogwood trees, any other time of the year is perfect, depending ...

One of the great things about junipers—along with the fact they’re usually ignored by deer—is how self-sufficient they are. Junipers practically set the gold standard for “plant ‘em and forget ‘em” ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Question: I am confused about pruning palms as some are cut to leave a frond or two and others are left with most of their fronds. Which is correct? Answer: Obviously there are lots of confused ...