Pruning in the dormant season is absolutely necessary for trees that form fruit on new wood. Nectarines and peaches are two ...

Fruit trees that have been pruned are easier to ... tree’s structure to determine what cuts are needed. Restrict summer pruning to removal of sucker shoots (young whips growing from the base ...

Growing fruit trees in containers or in the ground in your yard can offer abundant fresh fruit, fragrant blossoms that are attractive to beneficial pollinators, and cooling summer shade.

However, finding and buying the right fruit tree for your yard is like comparing apples and oranges—or cherries and figs.

By understanding these techniques and the best time to get your pruning shears out, you can ensure that your fruit trees remain healthy, vibrant and productive for years to come. Get your game on!

It's also important to have a pruning saw to cut off larger branches. A bush tree is the most common form of fruit tree, with an open arrangement of branches growing from a short trunk.

Q: Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And some experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet.