Younger trees tend to grow quicker than old ones, which means they are more likely to need more frequent pruning. There are several reasons not to prune an apple tree. One is if the tree is very ...

TV's Monty Don has shared his expert advice for what plants and shrubs need to be pruned in January to encourage new growth ...

For January, this includes pruning apple and pear trees to encourage regrowth - but the gardening charity emphasises ... but ...

The Royal Horticultural Society has issued various tips to encourage regrowth during the winter - though the gardening ...

Winter pruning compensates for breeding of fruit trees which now produce fruit that is too unnaturally abundant and heavy for ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential ... about six buds. Old, neglected trees are often ...

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