Fruit trees have to put up with a lot, whether it's pests, diseases, or even suckers. The first two are self-explanatory, of course—but what are suckers? These straight, thin branches grow vigorously ...

Q: When should I trim the growth that is coming from the bottom of our two young apple trees? One does have apples forming, but the other does not. Is there anything else I should be doing? — Sharon L ...

About now the gardens should be planted, and it is time to turn our attention to the trees and shrubs on the property. New growth is almost fully expanded and pruning of spring flowering shrubs can ...

Your personal citrus grove will flourish.

My crabapple and witchhazel sprout extra stems at the bottom of their trunks. I prune those stems off, but they just keep growing back. Why? The growths you describe are suckers, which are new stems ...

With the right tools and techniques, you’ll get the tree pruning job done safely and keep your tree healthy and strong.

Suckers are small, thin branches that often appear on the lower portion of a fruit tree. They direct energy away from fruit production, so it's best to cut them back. Use pruning shears to trim the ...