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When to prune fruit trees

Wondering when to prune fruit trees? In this blog, we explore which trees benefit most from winter pruning and when summer pruning is best.

How to Prune Old Apple Trees to Produce Better Fruit

Learn how to prune old apple trees.Pruning these old fruit trees will result in better quality fruit and habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife.

Apple Tree Varieties: Discover the Best Tasting Apples

Discover the best apple varieties from the past as well as more modern varieties in this apple taste comparison.

when to plant bare root fruit trees?

When to plant bare root trees? The best time to plant bare root trees is in the spring or fall when the trees are dormant. But planting day weather conditions make a difference.

The Simple Art of Grafting Fruit Trees: A Complete Guide

If you want a fruit tree that produces fruit you'll love, you'll probably buy a grafted fruit tree or you will graft a tree yourself. Learn the science behind grafting in this article.

Nitrogen-Fixing Trees: Do They Feed Fruit Trees or Waste Space?

Some say nitrogen-fixing trees improve the soil in your garden or orchard. Others say they are a waste of space. Learn more in this article.
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I am a journalist, filmmaker and urban orchardist who created OrchardPeople.com because it was exactly what I needed when I planted my  first fruit trees in 2009.

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