It might feel like pruning your apple trees in the dead of winter makes no sense. In fact, your dormant trees will thank you when they wake up in the spring.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Tree pruning, the removal of unwanted branches and twigs, is crucial for maintaining the health and structure of trees. Pruning can technically be done at any point of the year, ...

Join our comprehensive apple pruning workshop and discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind proper ...

If you have apple trees on your property that have been ignored or neglected for several years, it is not too late to get them on the path towards productive yields. ROCKFORD, Ill. — Fruit Tree ...

A long-standing Hinsdale program has started up again and will continue through April 2026. Residents and visitors to the village are likely to see tree pruning taking place in parts of Hinsdale, ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Tree pruning is an essential part of tree maintenance. It helps keep your trees healthy and looking good. Think of pruning as a check-up for your trees – it’s not just about making them look nice, but ...

Bare root fruit trees at a nursery, Holly Guenther. Nothing says fall like biting into a fresh, crisp apple. While a few varieties are available in stores, growing your own apples can be a rewarding ...

Pruning is one of the most common maintenance practices. Trees growing in a forest grow well without pruning, but landscape trees often require more attention. Each pruning cut is a wound, therefore, ...

Abstract: Dormant tree pruning is laborintensive but essential to maintaining modern highly-productive fruit orchards. In this work we present a closed-loop visuomotor controller for robotic pruning.