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 ...
If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...
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 ...
April is the moment to act if you want bigger crops, healthier trees, and fewer problems later in the season. These are the fruit trees to prune in April for stronger growth, better airflow, and more ...
Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...
Peach trees have been cultivated in New Hampshire for over a century, relying on cold-hardy varieties that can survive New Hampshire winters. Homegrown New Hampshire host Emma Erler, lead ...
Over the years we have been conditioned to believe pruning while there are leaves on trees is a capital offense. Consequently, it has probably never crossed the minds of most home orchardists to break ...
We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning? Apple and other fruit trees can be ...
Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The workshop will take place at Ramsey ...