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Tree topping is a harmful yet common practice for trimming trees. So, before you hire a professional, learn the RIGHT way to prune so you can hire someone that will trim your tree with care and expertise.

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a bare tree with red berries on it's branches is shown against a white background

Winter is the best time to cut back stone fruit trees (peaches, cherries, apricots and plums) and pome fruit trees (apples, pears and quince). Gardeners may have differing opinions about the best way to prune a fruit tree, but our simple three-step process that works for the majority of fruit trees.

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the parts of a tree that are labeled in this diagram, including roots and leaves

Pruning your trees in important for consistent growth and ease of harvest. Proper pruning will allow you to reach the fruit easier, give the tree leaves and fruit more sun exposure, and help your tree produce larger fruit instead of a larger canopy.

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a bare tree in the middle of a fenced off area with green grass and trees

Pear trees are one of the least fussy small garden fruit trees. By their very nature, they tend to grow more vertically than horizontally. Lending themselves to both formative pruning or small gardens where space is at a premium. With the correct care your pear tree will reward you with delicious organic autumn fruit in […]

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