Southern Living on MSN

How To Prune Fig Trees The Right Way For Bigger, Better Harvests

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...
Southern Living on MSN

When Should You Prune Fruit Trees For A Healthier Harvest?

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...
extension.purdue.edu

Pruning Trees Correctly and Recognizing Risky Trees

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...
Lifehacker

The Trees, Shrubs, and Plants You Need to Prune in the Spring (and How to Do It Right)

Most bushes that flower in the summer do so on new growth. That means you can prune anything you like in the spring, since the new growth hasn’t started yet. Butterfly bush and rose of sharon fall ...
Plainview Herald on MSN

Here's a quick guide to properly pruning trees

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape.
Oregonian

What to do, and what not to do, when pruning trees: Ask an expert

Gardening season is taking its long winter nap, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN

How to prune an orange tree – 6 simple steps recommended by experienced horticulturists for healthy trees and delicious crops

Orange trees are low-maintenance fruit trees and pruning is not overly complicated but is important to maintain the health ...
inforum

Reasons not to prune trees and shrubs in fall

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...
inforum

Growing Together: How to prune an apple tree

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...