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 ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

The Refuge Food Forest is quiet. The hum of summer insects among the fruit trees has disappeared, the leaves have all fallen, and their dormant branches stand bare against a cold blue sky. Now is the ...

While many gardening tasks have slowed down for the year, the work isn't done yet. Some plants must be pruned in December to keep them healthy through the long winter. Giving your plants a trim now ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal California. This column provides ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees disease-free and your orchard thriving.