Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. Cristian Bortes / EyeEm / Getty Images A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple ...
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How and When to Prune Apple Trees

Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, regular pruning produces sweeter, more ...
Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...
Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...
Some of the best love you can give your trees is pruning them around Valentine's Day in Colorado. Most people haven't started thinking about yard work with spring officially a little more than a month ...
Please join Dave Wilcox, the Vermont State Watershed Forester, on Saturday, April 7th from 10AM-2PM, as he demonstrates and discusses Apple tree pruning and maintenance at a certified Tree Farm in ...
Once the apples are harvested, the tree still needs some care for the upcoming season. Photo: Getty Images/South_agency Once the last apples are harvested and the ladders are put away, it seems the ...
Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree ...