Late February in to early March is a perfect time for pruning. Apple trees that are not pruned for several years will often produce so many branches that little energy is left for fruit production.

pruning just outside the raised “collar” where the branch arises from the trunk. Cut back to a branch or bud, to avoid leaving stubs. If your apple tree is older, overgrown and has never been ...

you might want to consider the drawbacks of skipping the pruning stage. 'If apple trees are not pruned, they can become overgrown and tangled, reducing light penetration and air circulation,' says ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees ... and Pruning Your Home Orchard” and the article “How to restore old fruit trees” has step-by-step directions for pruning overgrown ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and ...

After the harvest season ends, apple trees lose their leaves ... diseased, or overgrown. Peach trees tolerate summer pruning, which is commonly used as a method to reduce shade for improved ...

It’s the time of year when fruit trees ... and Pruning Your Home Orchard” and the article “How to restore old fruit trees” has step-by-step directions for pruning overgrown trees.

SEATTLE — "Do you love apples? Well if you don't prune your apple tree, you aren't gonna get many apples, so you need to get out there and prune your fruit tree!" said gardening expert Ciscoe ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

ROCKPORT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln counties is hosting a spring workshop for home gardeners and commercial producers on how to prune mature apple trees ...