Homes and Gardens on MSN

Plants to never prune in January - don't trim these fruit trees

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when and how to prune them correctly ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Ask a Master Gardener: Winter is here, and it’s time to prune your fruit trees and roses

Winter is the optimal time to prune most deciduous fruit trees (except apricot and cherry). Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

7 trees to prune in January to ensure they remain healthy and attractive

Seven deciduous ornamental and fruit trees to prune in January, along with expert trimming tips to help you prune backyard ...
The Columbian

Gardening with Allen: Prune fruit trees for easier reach

Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Fruit trees can be pruned any time from now until ...
Oregonian

Fruit tree pruning workshops, garden series and webinars to add to your winter calendar

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to [email protected]. ONGOING Environmental Learning Center Wildlife & Water-friendly Garden Series: ...
Yahoo

Avoid Making These Common Mistakes When Pruning Your Fruit Trees

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...
Springfield News-Leader

Ask the Master Gardener: Is it the right time to prune fruit trees, sow grass seed?

When is a good time to prune my fruit trees? Fall is absolutely the worst time for pruning fruit trees. The best time to prune fruit trees is when the trees are dormant, although under certain ...
The Providence Journal

Now is a good time to prune fruit trees | Henry Homeyer

March, April and May are good months to prune fruit trees. Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees in March. I think they did so because they had less other work they could do during this time ...
The Bulletin

Gardening corner: Time to consider pruning fruit trees, with care

If you squint your eyes real tight and look at a grove of deciduous trees you are likely to see just a slight casting of green. I did and there is. Looking at the calendar you realize daylight saving ...
AOL

How to Prune a Lemon Tree So it Produces Fruit for Years to Come

Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...
Oregonian

Fruit trees need attention this time of year. Here’s a guide to planting, pruning and spraying

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...