Homes and Gardens on MSN

Plants to never prune in January - don't trim these fruit trees

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

9 plants to prune in January for healthier spring growth

Get your garden ready for spring with this essential January pruning checklist. From fruit trees to roses, these are the ...
Southern Living on MSN

When Should You Prune Fruit Trees For A Healthier Harvest?

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...
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This Is the Worst Time to Prune Your Fruit Trees, According to Experts

Pruning at the wrong time can harm your tree and lead to less fruit, so timing really matters. Avoid pruning when trees are leafing out, during late summer, or in wet conditions to prevent stress and ...
The Providence Journal

When is the best time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Henry Homeyer explains

Pruning helps keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing, even in winter. Pruning back branches allows more sunshine in to other leaves. When pruning, it's important to know which branches will produce ...
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When and How to Prune Fruit Trees for Your Best Harvest Yet

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

7 trees to prune in January to ensure they remain healthy and attractive

Seven deciduous ornamental and fruit trees to prune in January, along with expert trimming tips to help you prune backyard ...
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How to prune fruit trees

Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...
The Providence Journal

Now is a good time to prune fruit trees | Henry Homeyer

March, April and May are good months to prune fruit trees. Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees in March. I think they did so because they had less other work they could do during this time ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Bill Marchel: Prime time to prune fruit trees

BRAINERD — In the past landowners planted trees primarily for cover, windbreaks, or to create visual barriers around a property. A relatively new trend finds private landowners planting fruit bearing ...
Concord Monitor

Homeyer: How to prune fruit trees

Ask a farmer, “When should I prune my apple trees?” and you will most likely hear, “March.” That’s an old tradition – but not because it is the only time to prune. You can prune any time. But March is ...
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Time to prune fruit trees

Question: My fruit trees have not been pruned for three years and have gotten too tall. Could you give me some suggestions for bringing them back into control? Is now a good time to prune? Answer: It ...