The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

BEDDES: “It's actually time to prune apples and pears, especially with the warmer weather. The reason you prune apples and pears now and not in another ...

To prevent disease and promote more fruit production, some vegetables can be pruned, including indeterminate tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers.

Fruit tree owners it's time for action with the return of the annual pruning demonstration at the University of Cooperative Extension.

Michigan State University researchers gather cost-of-production data to determine the most profitable plantings for Michigan growers.

There's no doubt about it: Pruning is an essential garden chore if you want healthy, thriving trees. However, when it comes to the fruit trees and shade trees in your yard, pruning isn't a ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with planting your tree correctly—and at the right time of year. Tim Hartmann, Ph ...

Yolo County residents are invited to learn the basics of fruit tree care in an interactive class led by UC Master Gardener Bonnie Berman on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Health and ...

We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning? Apple and other fruit trees can be ...

A free fruit tree pruning class will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 at the Old Firehouse, 100 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake, according to a news release. This event is sponsored by the city ...

Question: We recently moved into a home with two apple trees. I was told that they need to be pruned every year. Could you please give me some pointers on apple tree pruning? Answer: Apple and other ...