January is time to trim fruit trees - San Gabriel Valley Tribune

January is time to trim fruit trees San Gabriel Valley Tribune DEAR JACK: Would you please address the pruning of apricot, lemon, apple and orange trees in your column. Thank you. January is the traditional time to prune deciduous fruit trees, such as apricots, apples, nectarines, peaches, and plums. and more »

February what to do, plant and grow list - San Jose Mercury News

February what to do, plant and grow list San Jose Mercury News Prune fuchsias toward the end of the month. Remove any frost damage as well as some of the past summer's growth; leave at least two or three healthy leaf buds on each branch. Prune citrus tree branches that touch the ground, fences or other structures. and more »

Fruit tree tips for local gardeners - The Tribune

Fruit tree tips for local gardeners The Tribune Want the secret to a successful fruit tree that will yield beautiful and tasty fruit within five years? According to LeeAnn Barton of California's Dave Wilson Nursery, the trick is to use a high-quality rootstock, prune the tree back significantly each ...

Finch: Prune trees and shrubs with care - San Antonio Express

Finch: Prune trees and shrubs with care San Antonio Express The live wood can be left by pruning off the dead wood. This is the usual situation with citrus as well. Fruit trees, roses and crape myrtles are pruned to encourage high-quality blooms and or fruit. Prune peach trees to a wineglass shape with an open ...

News & Notes: Living & Outdoors - Tallahassee Democrat (blog)

News & Notes: Living & Outdoors Tallahassee Democrat (blog) Esposito Garden Center, 2743 Capital Circle NE, will offer a free seminar at 10 am Saturday looking at fruit tree varieties, placement, pruning and insect control. Ralph Esposito will discuss citrus trees, apples, pears, peach trees and more. and more »