Why Trim Fruit Trees During Specific Seasons?
You trim fruit trees in specific seasons to work with their growth cycles, not against them. Late-winter cuts spark vigorous spring growth and reveal structure for clean, precise pruning. Spring and summer touch-ups steer energy into fruit, improve light and airflow, and tame overly strong shoots. Avoid fall pruning—it heals slowly, invites disease, and boosts […]
Prune Your Wood When the Time Is Good
Prune when growth and weather align. For deciduous trees, cut in late winter before bud swell to speed healing and build strong structure. Shape evergreens lightly after spring flush hardens. Prune old-wood bloomers right after flowers fade; prune new-wood shrubs in dormancy. On fruit trees and vines, thin by about one-third and match crop load […]