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 ...

Snip your way to a successful gardening season.

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Last spring (2023) was tough on apples in some places. Up on top of the ridges, well above 2,000 feet in elevation, things were fine. Up there trees were covered with fruit. But drop down in the ...

ALTAMONT – For apple orchards across New York, early March is a time of hope and renewal. While it may feel a little early to be daydreaming about fall apple picking, Indian Ladder Farms has been busy ...

Pruning helps keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing, even in winter. Pruning back branches allows more sunshine in to other leaves. When pruning, it's important to know which branches will produce ...

Pruning these woody plants back in winter could damage them or ruin their spring flowers.

Although you can prune apple trees just about any time of the year, most apple growers agree spring is the best time to do it. One reason given for spring pruning is because when trees come out of ...

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...

Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. Cristian Bortes / EyeEm / Getty Images A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple ...