That dead tree stump you're thinking about removing? Don't. It's feeding insects and fungi

Dead trees also provide shelter for birds, such as six types of woodpeckers, owls, chickadees, bluebirds, wrens, nuthatches ...
Orange County Register

Too much or too little fruit on your tree? Here’s what you can do about it

Q. Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? This phenomenon is called “alternate year bearing” and is very ...
Seattle Times

How to manage fruit-bearing tree volume, gnat infestations

Q: Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very ...
sofeminine

Your 15-minute October cut for fruit trees: 3 smart checks, 5 precise cuts – are you doing it?

Shorter days and cooling nights change your orchard’s rhythm, and a quiet October habit begins to shape next spring’s rewards. Professionals slip out with ...

The One Tree You Should Be Pruning In The Winter For A Healthier Spring

Your garden may be asleep for the season, but one tree benefits from a timely winter trim that ensures a more vibrant return ...
Mankato Free Press

Be wise with tree planting and protective measures

As winter approaches, get your trees and shrubs protected before it’s too cold. Wrap those trunks with tree wrap to protect ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Fruitmommy, the ‘fruit tree whisperer,’ revitalizes ailing fruit trees

Nalani Vaughn, owner of Fruitmommy Organic Solutions, watched as her crew of experienced pruners removed deadwood and branches from the grove of 15 mature navel and Valencia orange trees, survivors of ...