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Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the basic ...

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 ...

Crepe myrtles should be pruned while the tree is dormant. Learn the best time to prune a crepe myrtle and what happens if you ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

While there are many trees in the garden that can be pruned as early as December, general practice dictates that pruning in January is optimal. That is because in January, you are almost guaranteed ...

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While you might be itching to get out in the garden once a heavy storm passes, it's best to wait a bit. You could be doing more harm than good otherwise.