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If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...
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On the other hand, fruit trees that have been neglected have an overabundance of branches and produce fruit that is small, misshapen, and mediocre flavor. Timing your pruning is dictated by a ...
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A: I admit it can be confusing, but there is a significant difference between topping a tree and pruning to control size.
When pruning a large branch, be sure to undercut a small distance closer to the trunk on the underside of the targeted branch ...
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is a fine time to get snippy with your fruit trees. The easy answer to pruning is to remove anything dead, diseased or damaged and follow wayward or wild branches right back to the trunk to prune ...
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 ...