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Common Mistakes When Pruning Plum Trees (and How to Avoid Them)
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Common Mistakes When Pruning Plum Trees (and How to Avoid Them)

Plums must be pruned in summer to dodge silver leaf and bacterial canker. Here are the timing windows, cut positions and workload limits that keep...

  • September 15, 2026
Pruning Apple Trees: A Year-Round Guide for UK Growers
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Pruning Apple Trees: A Year-Round Guide for UK Growers

How and when to prune apple trees in the UK, from winter structure work and summer pruning of trained forms to a patient plan for renovating...

  • September 14, 2026

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Understanding Fruit Tree Rootstocks: A Beginner's Explainer
Understanding Fruit Tree Rootstocks: A Beginner's Explainer
  • October 09, 2026
Protecting Fruit Trees from Frost, Birds and Pests: A Seasonal Checklist
Protecting Fruit Trees from Frost, Birds and Pests: A Seasonal Checklist
  • October 02, 2026
Cordon, Espalier or Fan: Which Trained Fruit Tree Is Right for You?
Cordon, Espalier or Fan: Which Trained Fruit Tree Is Right for You?
  • September 30, 2026
Planting a Pear Tree: Site, Soil and Spacing Explained
Planting a Pear Tree: Site, Soil and Spacing Explained
  • September 27, 2026
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