Our guide walks you through when to prune fruit trees and why to help you avoid cutting catastrophes. When you prune your fruit trees depends on the species and cultivar, the pruning purpose ...

The problem is that generations overlap, so a plant will have one-year-old canes bearing fruit, mixed with the next season's stems making their early growth. To prune the plants, cut out the ...

It also prevents overburdening branches with the weight of the fruit, which can lead to breakage. Taking the time to prune and harvest correctly will pay off with a garden that is both beautiful to ...

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees, such as those grown in an orchard should be pruned when they're dormant, in winter. Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be ...