Have you ever heard of these 3 pruning techniques? I recently stopped by the Hagley Museum and Library and was given a tour of their gardens. In one of them, they had trees pruned in these unique ways. These methods take some practice to master, but they can increase interest or function in your garden, particularly with fruit trees and other small flowering trees. Espalier pruning involves training a tree to grow in two dimensions, usually along a wall or fence. It is often used in tight spaces

Fruit Tree Pruning Basics! 🌳Pruning your fruit trees is essential in keeping them healthy and manageable. 🍏Heading and Thinning Cuts are the cuts you need to practice and learn well. 🍎A Heading cut is one that is made somewhere along the branch or limb that reduces its size. 🌳This is especially helpful in managing the size of a dwarf fruit tree, they won’t stay small unless you prune them! 🍐It is best to make a heading cut above an outward facing bud to take advantage of the hormonal change

👉🏽Please contact a professional arborist if you’re unsure about pruning your trees and for tasks that are difficult. We prune only small trees that are within arm’s reach. Never remove or prune a tree near power lines! 🌳Late winter is a great time to prune trees while they’re dormant making them less susceptible to disease and pests. Some pruning is beneficial to the health of certain trees. It opens up the canopy allowing sunlight and air circulation and prevent disease.🌳Diseased twigs, bra