Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and provide ...

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 ...

Apple trees are an enormously popular fruit tree to grow. This is no surprise, given that they can supply a family with an abundance of delicious fruit with routine maintenance and care. They are also ...

Winter is a great time to be pruning fruit trees, like apples, because they are dormant and it’s easier to see what is going on. Giving them a good haircut will keep them in shape and keep them ...

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 ...

The pruning of free-standing apple trees is fairly straightforward and a pleasant task at this time of year, when you can see the whole thing clearly. You will need secateurs and perhaps loppers.

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...