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How to properly prune a money tree

The money tree (Crassula ovata) is considered easy to care for, robust–and a good luck charm. However, over the years, the ...
Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...
A fresh, young pomegranate tree may not look like it needs pruning, but these tips will help determine how the tree grows ...
Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...
Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...
Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...
Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...
Question: Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees? Answer: Fruit trees can be pruned any ...
My fruit trees have not been pruned for two or three years. Could you give me some suggestions on how to prune them? It is best to prune fruit trees every year about this time to get the best quality ...
Some of the best love you can give your trees is pruning them around Valentine's Day in Colorado. Most people haven't started thinking about yard work with spring officially a little more than a month ...
If you want to grow a pear tree that produces fruit indoors, then it’s best to choose dwarf varieties. “Avoid cultivars that ...