Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

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 ...

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit. Proper pruning at specific times helps maintain a manageable tree size and promotes ...

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems.

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...

One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule ...

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Question: My fruit trees have not been pruned for two or three years. Could you give me some suggestions on how to prune them? Answer: It is best to prune fruit trees every year about this time to get ...