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How and When to Prune Apple Trees

Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, regular pruning produces sweeter, more ...
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 ...
Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...
Q: I watched your pruning videos on YouTube and learned a lot. Is it possible to reduce the size of a standard-sized apple tree to a dwarf size this way? A: Probably not. Standard-sized apple trees ...
My fruit trees have not been pruned for two or three years. Could you give me some suggestions on how to prune them? It is best to prune fruit trees every year about this time to get the best quality ...
Special to the Herald - University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension’s Dunn and Chippewa County offices will co-sponsor an apple pruning workshop from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 22. The ...
CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension’s Dunn and Chippewa County offices will co-sponsor an apple pruning workshop on Thursday, March 22, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will be held at ...