There's nothing more charming than a great big apple tree standing centre stage in your garden. And whilst they're sturdy growers, knowing how to take care of them properly is the key to an impressive ...

It’s also possible to summer-prune free-standing apple trees at this time, especially if you’re rejuvenating an older tree. Winter pruning often produces many young water shoots in response, whereas ...

If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle: branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t ...

Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time.

Commonly called Chinese fringe flower, this popular shrub is another old wood bloomer. Pruning in the fall will remove the ...

Once the last apples are harvested and the ladders are put away, it seems the work in the orchard is done. But now is the ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

An abundance of varieties, each with a different texture, taste and colour, is available to plant in even the smallest garden ...

11:54, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 Updated: 11:54, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 As the days get shorter and leaves begin to fall, many gardeners start tidying up their outdoor spaces for winter. Pruning is often at the ...