Pruning

Espalier and Fan Training Fruit Trees for Small UK Gardens

Espalier and Fan Training Fruit Trees for Small UK Gardens

How to train apples, pears and plums flat against a wall or fence, from choosing the right tree and spacing along a boundary to first-year tying-in and summer pruning.

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Winter Pruning Apple and Pear Trees: A Step-by-Step Method

Winter Pruning Apple and Pear Trees: A Step-by-Step Method

A clear, beginner-friendly routine for dormant-season pruning of established apple and pear trees, covering the branch framework, renewal cuts and what to leave untouched.

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Summer Pruning Plums and Cherries: Why Timing Prevents Silver Leaf

Summer Pruning Plums and Cherries: Why Timing Prevents Silver Leaf

Pruning plums and cherries in summer rather than winter is the best defence against silver leaf and bacterial canker. Here is how to time it, cut cleanly and care for...

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