CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

to help in the pruning of the pear orchard. Pear trees were planted in Moraga around 1900 as part of The Moraga Company Ranch. According to the history book, Moraga's Pride, "The Moraga Ranch boasted ...

As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

The best time to prune fruit trees in Missouri is midwinter ... This is important since apples grow on one-year-old wood while peaches are produced on the current year’s growth. The buds of apple and ...

Now is the time for careful pruning with sharp shears and keen eyes ... it's important to make cuts on your fruit trees to allow for better sunlight exposure. Prune semi-dwarf apple and pear trees ...

At the end of February you can also thin out the branches of the walnut tree. Cut off a branch with a diameter of 1 ...

Gardeners growing fruits, including apples, pears and raspberries, should mark their calendars this month. February is an ...

The best time to plant bare-root fruit trees like apples is towards the end of winter or the first half of spring, once the ground is no longer frozen so it can be easily dug, ...

it’s common to see tree care professionals doing extensive pruning. For most trees, this is the best time to prune as they are in dormancy. Done correctly, pruning influences the size ...