Prune fruit-bearing trees and shrubs in early spring.The earlier the better. Pruning can be done any time temperatures are above twenty degrees and before spring growth starts. Prune fruit trees to open up the interior, which will allow more light to reach into the crown and promote better f...
Prune cherry trees in the late summer once the tree has borne all of its fruit. Remove all dead, diseased or damaged branches. Remove any crossing branches to increase sunlight and air circulation to the center of the tree. Brush all of the cuts with pruning sealant. Cherry trees provide n...
Barbara Ellis
There are many good reasons to prune trees. For example, branches that were damaged from winter storms need to be removed or low-hanging branches that interfere with your ability to mow your lawn need to be cut away. Early summer is a great time to prune trees and shrubs. But like any...
There are many good reasons to prune trees. For example, branches that were damaged from winter storms need to be removed or low-hanging branches that interfere with your ability to mow your lawn need to be cut away. Early summer is a great time to prune trees and shrubs. But like any...
The Two Types of Apple Trees In order to prune your apple tree correctly, you must understand that there are two different types: some apple trees are spur bearing, and others are tip bearing. These two different types of apple trees must be pruned slightly differently to maximize fruit produ...
Pruning promotes tree health and allows gardeners to shape and control the size of the tree. Red oaks (Quercus rubra) is not hard to prune when young, but mature trees can reach up to 90 feet, so those with tall red oaks should consider hiring a tree tri
Removing Old Trees Sometimes a tree gets to the point where it is necessary to say goodbye to it. It can be a painful choice to make, but sometimes the tree gets too close to the house, gets too diseased, gets a severe infestation of some pest, or grows too tall and gets close to...