Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree you’re trimming. Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot ...

In this video, I prune our peach trees and mulch up all the fruit to stop pests (fruit fly) from infesting the orchard. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Question: Our peach trees are starting to bloom. Should they be pruned at this time? Answer: Now is peach tree-pruning time. Many have been in bloom for a while, but there are still plenty of flower ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana’s climate can be a great environment for growing peach trees, but proper care and maintenance are crucial for a healthy and productive orchard. “The biggest thing for care ...

Now is a good time to prune peach trees, along with apple, pear and other fruit-bearing plantings. Courtesy Johnson County K-State Research & Extension There is a resurgence among homeowners to grow ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

Question: Our new peach tree, which is a few feet tall, has flowers present. Do I leave them to form fruits or pick them off? Answer: Why not enjoy the flowers, which are part of the beauty of adding ...

It may be tempting to cut everything back for winter for a tidy garden, but some plants shouldn't be pruned in September to ...

If you haven’t pruned your fruit trees yet, it’s not too late. Prune grapes as late as possible — toward the end of February or the first week of March in the Las Vegas Valley. More will be coming on ...