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.
6 min read For gardeners
Forming a sturdy skeleton of a young tree requires consideration of the biological characteristics of the cultivar. The correct approach to pruning helps to avoid canopy overcrowding, breakage under the weight of the fruit, and accelerates the entry of the orchard into the period of active fruiting
15 min read For gardeners
Regular pruning of fruit-bearing trees allows maintaining an optimal canopy structure and ensuring a stable harvest. The article describes methods of controlling overcrowding, rules for branch subordination, and the technology of cyclic pruning for the formation of fruiting structures
7 min read For gardeners
Canopy reformation is necessary when the existing tree shape no longer meets the garden's requirements. The article examines permissible methods for changing canopy structure and the step-by-step technique of converting rounded forms into palmette in young trees
2 min read For gardeners
Reducing the canopy height to 2.5–3 meters improves tree light exposure and facilitates maintenance. The article discusses the rules for pruning the leader and integrated methods for controlling water sprouts
2 min read For gardeners
The timing of pruning directly determines the tree's reaction to the intervention. Choosing the right time allows one to either stimulate active growth in young plants or harmoniously regulate fruiting in mature trees
2 min read For gardeners
The article describes the principles of pear canopy formation, taking into account cultivar characteristics and the type of fruiting. You will learn the rules for pruning water sprouts, selecting a canopy shape, and caring for aging trees
