Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

There's no one month in which all fruit trees should be pruned since each variety has different needs, and there are different reasons for pruning, whether that's trimming off leafy growth to ...

Sometimes a tree starts to look more like a shrub, with stems sprouting from the base of the trunk. These stems are called “suckers” because they compete with the main tree for water and nutrients, ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...

Over the years, we have been conditioned to believe pruning, while there are leaves on trees, is a capital offense. Consequently, it has probably never crossed the minds of most home orchardists to ...

Key Points Complete winter pruning while plants are dormant, several weeks before bud break.Removing dead, damaged, diseased, or dangerous branches may be all you need to prepare for spring.Winter ...

When the weather turns hot and dry in summer, it might seem like the whole yard is crying out for water. Not everything needs it, though. And some plants need more water more often than others. Here’s ...

Although you can prune apple trees just about any time of the year, most apple growers agree spring is the best time to do it. One reason given for spring pruning is because when trees come out of ...