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PlantingTree with broken branch: safety and healing
Broken branches are an emergency. Learn how to respond safely and help your tree heal.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune young plum trees: formative pruning years 1-3
How to shape a young plum tree in the first three years. Step-by-step guide to a strong, productive tree with good form.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune Reine Claude plum trees: a guide to perfect form
Step-by-step guide to pruning Reine Claude plums. Timing, techniques and cultivar-specific tips for a healthy, productive tree.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune a tree after storm damage: safety first
Storms break branches. Learn how to safely and correctly remove damaged branches without harming the tree or risking yourself.
8 min
PlantingHow to prune a fruit tree in Belgian fence form: practical guide
Belgian fence: branches crisscross diagonally. Highly productive, compact, striking design. Apple and pear trees.
8 min