Do yourself and your shrubs some good by getting outside to prune them in midwinter. “This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Cut these vigorous growers back to keep them in check. Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown for their abundance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 ...

Question: I read your article on pruning fruit trees. I have some junipers that have overgrown my sidewalk. Is this a good time to prune them? Should I just prune them off at the edge of the sidewalk?

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 ...

Are you not getting fruit from your trees? There are a few common problems. If your tree has been planted in the past 3 years, it’s probably too young. The weather is another major factor. Apple trees ...

Question: We are growing a persimmon tree that is about 12 feet tall with a central shoot. Do we prune back the shoot in the top? Answer: Reduce the height of the central leader about 2 feet to ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

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Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues—especially ...