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How to prune peach trees for bigger harvests

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit.
Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.
Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...
Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...
Lemon trees need pruning to shape, improve airflow, and boost fruit production. Here's when you should do it and how to get it right for a healthy harvest.
Focus on removing branches that are dead, weak, rubbing against others, or growing in the wrong direction to improve plant health. Deciduous trees like Japanese maples can be thinned out to showcase ...
If you find yourself needing to remove a tree branch, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. The wrong way can unnecessarily harm your tree — and even you. The right way gets rid of the problematic ...
December brings an ideal moment to care for a popular ornamental tree, giving gardeners a chance to support strong growth and ...
You have the legal right to trim branches overhanging your property line, but legal considerations don't end there. When you trim branches, you are inflicting wounds on a tree. Usually, no harm comes ...
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - As the temperatures get colder your list of yard work might grow longer. In addition to raking leaves or preparing plants for winter, it’s also the best time to prune and trim ...