Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...

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 ...

The apple tree is screaming to be pruned! A large, old apple tree can take hours to prune. An option is to cut it down and plant several dwarf fruit trees. (Judy Scott) Anyone who buys or inherits a ...

Q: I watched your pruning videos on YouTube and learned a lot. Is it possible to reduce the size of a standard-sized apple tree to a dwarf size this way? A: Probably not. Standard-sized apple trees ...

Provide your growing apple tree with 1 inch of water per week during the growing and fruiting period, says Walke. During the ...

Dwarf apple trees are a great choice for home gardeners interested in planting fruit trees, and with good reason. These compact trees deliver full-sized fruit without demanding the wide spacing, ...

Question: I read that I should prune my fruit trees every year. Mine have not been pruned for several years. Could you please explain how and when to prune fruit trees? Answer: Yes, fruit trees should ...