How to prune backyard apple, peach and apricot trees There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree you’re trimming.

For consistent production of large, well-colored, blemish–free fruit, pruning is an important part of fruit tree culture. Pruning also can make it easier for you to reach and harvest your fruit ...

For consistent production of large, well-colored, blemish–free fruit, pruning is an important part of fruit tree culture. Pruning also can make it easier for you to reach and harvest your fruit ...

7 fruit trees to prune in August Learning how to prune fruit trees in summer is less about hacking back wildly and more about a bit of careful intervention, trimming only the young fleshy growth.

To promote bountiful fruit production and minimize the chance of disease, apricot (Prunus armeniaca) and cherry trees (Prunus spp.) should not be pruned in the fall or winter when the trees are dor… ...

Pruning fruit trees now can yield sweeter treats later If you have fruit trees in your landscape, you should plan to prune them in the next couple of weeks, as early- to mid-March is the best time ...

Homes & Gardens Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying Published: Feb. 22, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning ...