Topic · 45 articles
Pruning and training of fruit trees, berry bushes, and grapevines: training systems, timing and cutting techniques, rejuvenating neglected plantings, crop load management, and recovery from damage.
12 min read For agronomists
Modern methods of palmette training allow gardeners to fill row space more quickly and accelerate the onset of tree fruiting. We examine the structure design, pruning principles, and techniques for managing the growth of scaffold branches
6 min read For agronomists
The article describes modern technologies for forming narrow canopies to increase orchard productivity. Readers will learn about the pruning rules for columnar pillars and the basics of creating various types of spindle-shaped trees
3 min read For agronomists
For successful gardening in northern regions, it is important to select the correct canopy type that provides protection for the tree against harsh winters. The article describes methods of forming bush-like and creeping canopies, which allow for preserving the harvest even in unfavorable climatic conditions
4 min read For gardeners
The article discusses methods for growing one-year-old nursery plants and technologies for shaping the canopy of two-year-old plants in a nursery. You will learn about the advantages of unbranched planting material and the criteria for selecting strong one-year-olds to establish the future canopy of the tree
2 min read For gardeners
The first post-planting pruning lays the foundation for the tree's development for years to come. This article explains how to compensate for nursery plant damage, correctly select scaffold branches, and properly subordinate them to the central leader
3 min read For gardeners
Mistakes in canopy formation during the early years of a tree's life affect the longevity of the orchard. The article analyzes methods for correcting acute branch angles, adjusting trunk height, and restoring the growth balance of scaffold branches
