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GardenAdvice Winter Fruit Pruning Service
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Prepare Your Fruit Trees for a Bountiful HarvestAs autumn gives way to winter, it’s the perfect time to focus on the care and maintenance of your fruit trees and bushes. Proper pruning during the colder months is essential for the health and productivity of your garden. At GardenAdvice, we offer a comprehensiveAutumn -Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Service, designed to help you get the most out of your fruit trees and bushes.
Alternatively sign up for aGardenAdvice one day gardening course and learn how to prune your own fruit trees and bushes. Let’s dive into our expert tips for successful fruit tree care this winter.
Key Steps to Successful Growing of Fruit Trees- Prune to Remove Dead and Diseased Wood
The first step in our pruning process is to remove all dead and diseased wood from your fruit trees. This helps prevent the spread of diseases and allows for better air circulation and sunlight penetration. Cut back the branches with fruiting spurs to three buds above the spur. This encourages healthy growth and fruit production in the coming season. Additionally, remove any unwanted summer shoots that are not needed to create the desired shape or structure of the tree.
- Apply Grease Bands to Prevent Pests
To protect your trees from pests, it’s crucial to apply grease bands around the main trunk. These bands act as a barrier, stopping crawling insects from reaching the branches where they can cause damage. Grease bands are especially effective against winter moths and other pests that can lay eggs on your trees during the colder months. - Use a Winter Wash to Eliminate Pests and Diseases
Another key step in preparing your fruit trees for the winter is to treat them with a winter wash. At GardenAdvice, we recommend using Vitax
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