Question: In a recent article, you mentioned that it was important to get an early start on tree and shrub pruning to avoid later problems. Most of our trees and shrubs were planted three years ago.

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

The pruning of young shade trees to enable the development of strong, healthy tree structures is a frequently overlooked practice. Here are a few tips to help you improve the life and longevity of ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

It is bare-root season for fruit trees as well as time to prune and a reminder: before Valentine’s Day spray peaches and nectarines for peach leaf curl. The most important pruning is the pruning of ...

Espalier is an ancient horticultural practice of shape-shifting nature by training trees to grow flat against a wall or trellis. While you may have noticed these fan-shaped trees against a fence in a ...

Q. I have read about training trees to fit in small spaces or against a wall. What can you tell me about this? I have a brick wall in an alcove and also a small space near an entry sidewalk. A. For a ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...