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Drew Swainston

REVEALED: Pruning fruit trees in winter 5 top trimming tips for healthy and productive trees | Rare Historical Photos

Pruning a fruit tree in winter with pruning shears.

Some of the most popular fruit trees require pruning annually in winter to keep them healthy and productive. The likes of apples and pears, which are common in many people's backyards, benefit from winter pruning - and the task requires care and attention to get it right.

Understanding when, how, and why to prune fruit trees helps make sure you are cutting correctly and not doing anything that can harm the overall health of the tree. 

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