Knowing how and when to prune apple trees will help you harvest more fruit. Plus, regular pruning produces sweeter, more flavorful apples. When pruning an apple tree, a little effort goes a long way.

Liz Griffith’s family has been growing heirloom apples east of Madison for over 40 years. t’s becoming more ...

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. Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and ...

Prune a tree to have well-spaced branches and a balanced appearance, while eliminating broken, diseased or dead branches. For larger limbs, start the cut from the underside of the limb to avoid ...

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 ...

Pruning cold climate grapes – February 14 Pruning central leader and standard apple trees – February 28 Whether you're managing a commercial orchard or a backyard vineyard, these sessions will provide ...

In some cases, if fruit trees are left for too many years unchecked it is very difficult to correct branching structure. When pruning an apple tree, we will initially look for any branches that may be ...

Now is the time for careful pruning with sharp shears and keen eyes. Snip. A twig from an apple tree drops to the ground as it is cut with hand pruners. Thwack. A thicker branch meets the lopper ...

The Refuge Food Forest is quiet. The hum of summer insects among the fruit trees has disappeared, the leaves have all fallen, and their dormant branches stand bare against a cold blue sky. Now is the ...

Now is the time for apple tree pruning. It is a simple process that can provide food for wildlife now and into the future. Apple trees can be located from one area of the state to the other.