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 ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

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 ...

Shrubs such as dogwood or spirea can be pruned in the winter, encouraging a healthy spring flush. Heavy pruning of evergreen ...

Minnetrista’s horticulturists are always busy. One of our winter tasks is pruning the apple trees scattered across our campus. I want to discuss the basics of pruning apple trees and hopefully show ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Pruning trees ensures they remain healthy, safe, and beautiful. An important part of maintaining trees is trimming them at the right time and there are several trees to prune in March as we herald the ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Construction Photography/Avalon / Contributor / Getty Images Tree trimming improves the health and appearance of trees and is ...

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 ...