Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Pruning fruit trees is performed very differently from shade tree pruning because the objectives are different. Fruit tree pruning is performed for the following reasons: Stimulate regular yields of ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

If you’ve planted fruit trees such as apple, peach or persimmon in hopes of enjoying the crop, you’ll need to prune them. “Fruit tree pruning can have different goals than pruning typical landscape ...

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

Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in spring. This is especially true when we start ...

Who doesn’t like fresh, Texas grown peaches? Can they be grown successfully in Victoria County? Peaches have been grown in Texas for more than 100 years. They have become established as commercial ...

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