There's nothing more charming than a great big apple tree standing centre stage in your garden. And whilst they're sturdy growers, knowing how to take care of them properly is the key to an impressive ...

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 ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

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 ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

Last week’s column offered a February “To-do” list. Pruning fruit trees and berry bushes topped the list and while we often think of pruning and training young apple trees, mature trees benefit from ...