Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and shrubs.

Follow these tips on how to prune citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Knowing when and ...

When to prune an orange tree will vary depending on your US hardiness zone. The perfect time can be between February and April, so keep a close eye on when the frosts end in your ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ...

Pruning during winter dormancy also is less stressful on a tree. For years Short focused on trying to keep urban trees small for practical reasons, but that wasn’t always successful. Then in ...

a pruning saw, a pole pruner, a pole saw to reach high parts of the tree, and a chain saw. Hand pruners can be used for cutting twigs and small branches. Hedge shears are used for shearing foliage.

In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to mention delicious fruit—fig trees also help with soil retention and erosion control. Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's ...

Initial pruning and training is the same for all types of cherry. You can train them either as a free-standing small tree (usually known as a bush), or as a fan tied on to wires spaced 30cm or less ...

Now is the time for apple tree pruning. It is a simple process that can provide food for wildlife now and into the future.