Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...
I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...
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 ...
Illustration by Mark Brincefield, for the Salisbury Post. Pruning seems to be a recurring question for many homeowners. Weather change is the spark igniting this interest, whether its light trimming ...
It is just as important to know when not to prune as it is to know when you should prune your plants. Otherwise, pruning can cause more damage than the cutting is worth. Certain conditions and plant ...
As a rule, trees in North Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Winter can be an easier time to prune as many trees have ...