Pruning is "vital" for healthy peach trees, according to Michael Kenins, co-owner of Vista Tree Management and an ISA-certified arborist. "They don't grow new branches every year, ...

We asked garden experts for their top tips for pruning fruit trees to help you achieve your best harvest yet. What you'll need. Magnusson 330mm Pruning Saw. Niwaki Gardening Gloves.

All fruit trees benefit from both summer and winter pruning. Peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots are all members of the Prunus genus and are therefore closely related.

Pruning is a crucial task for maintaining fruit trees and shrubs. While it may not be as essential for other landscape plants, homeowners often prune to enhance blooms or remove diseased limbs.

Pruning fruit trees to reduce size is a different matter. Q. Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking.

Anyone who has a cherry tree in their garden - or apricots, peaches or plums - is being warned they must take action this ...