Steinkopf recommends choosing an organic fertilizer if your avocado tree is at the point where it can possibly fruit. Pruning Needs Only prune when needed to contain the size of your tree.

Learn tree pruning basics using our beginner-friendly instructions that cover timing, tools, and proper cutting methods.

A study by University of Florida Professor Ed Gilman suggests reducing the size of the canopy by trimming the long side branches. When trees are thinned, by removing the branches from the middle, the ...

Summer pruning helps keep trees compact and productive, while winter pruning encourages new shoots to take off in spring. Knowing when and how to prune makes all the difference.

Perhaps the most mysterious and asked-about part of owning a fruit tree is when and how to prune it. Now’s the time. Trees left unpruned are more susceptible to pests and diseases and produce ...

During these frigid winter temperatures, it’s common to see tree care professionals doing extensive pruning. For most trees, this is the best time to prune as they are in dormancy.

Horticulture experts say late winter is the ideal time to prune many plants in Oklahoma, but homeowners should know when and how to prune to avoid damaging their landscaping.