How To Prune Fruit Trees For SMALL Size And MAXIMUM Production!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

If you found this video helpful, please "Like" it and share it to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😀TIMESTAMPS here: 0:00 Introduction To Pruning Trees 0:47 Lesson #1: Why We Prune Fruit Trees 1:41 Lesson #2: When To Prune Fruit Trees 3:14 Lesson #3: How Much To Prune A Tree 4:03 Lesson #4: Pruning Tools 4:37 Lesson #5: Pruning Cuts 7:57 Pruning Demonstration: Thinning A Tree 12:12 Pruning Demonstration: Bench Cut 13:43 Pruning Demonstration: Heading / Tipping 17:05 Strengthening Weak Branches 18:08 How To Graft A Fruit Tree With Scion Wood 21:48 Adventures With Dale

[@galemckamy8869]

Where did you get tools from?

[@alushamcketty498]

Hi, thanks for the information you share! Invaluable! Regarding the cut branches, could you root new fruit trees from them? Thanks again for your time.

[@Paul-ec6ib]

Just a note, the process of tipping is to stop aapical dominance. The tip produces an inhibitor that prevents growth . The nearer the tip, the less growth as the inhibitor is of lower concentration the further from the tip.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@Paul-ec6ib but that would be a heading cut, in that case, to balance the tree. I tip to encourage new fruiting wood and head to discourage apical dominance.

[@DawnaRo]

Where is the link to the tools you use? This is the best video on pruning fruit trees I've seen yet! Comprehensive and easy to understand. I'm excited about grafting. Now where do I find those tools???

[@nathanaelstunt7317]

Don't forget that pruning hard in June is also extremely important to control the tree's growth and encourage the productivity of the tree's energy into fruit growth.

[@GunninWizard]

Wow this was like the master class on pruning. Everything you needed to know without having to watch a 2 hour video. Good stuff

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@B30pt87]

I know, right?

[@fivenine2]

Just what I was thinking

[@kelanitaiwo4742]

Thank you very much I enjoy your simple and clear explanation.

[@josephgrant2913]

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[@danaramey6519]

I have been so afraid to prune my apple tree. After watching this (excellent job) I feel so much more confident. You explained it better than anybody I have watched. Thanks a bunch!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Apples are interesting, because they fruit off spurs. They look like chicken feet toes. Do not cut them off or you won’t have fruit. Google search “apple fruit spur.” Don’t cut them off.

[@danaramey6519]

@@TheMillennialGardener oh no, now I’m scared again. Lol

[@CookbooksonRepeat]

@@TheMillennialGardeneryes!! We heavily pruned our apple tree at our new house and we had almost zero apples. When we moved in, it was totally laden with fruit. It had been ignored for decades though and needed a good prune. I think it takes 2 years for new spurs to produce fruit?

[@tracygardner9244]

He really did! I'm more comfortable trying to do it now, but I'll be playing this video while I do it 😂

[@jacopodanglars4836]

i tend to learn how to grow by watching how nature grow. put it simple, nature is rough, dont be gentle, and you’ll get better yield by not babying it.

[@jamesbackyard7192]

Iv watched dozens of pruning videos, and this one was still super informative.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Others have already said this but it needs to be said again....this is the best video I have ever seen on pruning. Many videos just point and talk rather than doing the actual cuts. And this was a whole tree. I am ready to go out and prune my 3 year old trees now. I especially feel comfortable trimming back the central leaders to keep the trees short. Thank you!

[@Desertphile]

This is a huge help for my apple tree projects: thank you. I am indeed afraid of making mistakes.

[@lawanacroskey7994]

What month did you prune your apple tree? I have one I want to prune.

[@TrizollinTehWorld]

You are the best gardening youtuber. I've only watched about 3 of your videos but you explain things so well and you get straight to the point in an easy to understand way. I also love the way you give examples and show how and why you're doing it. Keep up the great work!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm an engineer, so I try to frame everything like those research reports you'd write in science class back in grade school, if that makes sense.

[@TrizollinTehWorld]

@@TheMillennialGardener It definitely does. Your video about pruning the tomato suckers was eye opening and it made so much sense. I stopped pruning the suckers off mine and one of the suckers already has 4 flowers growing and it's not even 2 inches long. Thanks for helping me maximize my fruit growth.

[@Brmmsilva]

Probably the best pruning video I've ever seen. Clear, concise and effective. I've been watching your videos for a few days now and this one absolutely earned my subscription.

[@pamskinner9490]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos; the topic is what caught my attention. I've had 2 apple trees for 20 - 30 yrs. They were purchased as "Dwarf" but were mislabeled. The past two decade I've just been cutting the "uprights" to remove height. (You're probably cringing.) I'm in my 70's and was going to just cut them down this year because I don't have the energy or conficence to climb a ladder every year to trim the heights. As I sat listening, taking notes, and watching you show "how to", I thanked God for the hope I have for being able to correctly prune the remaining one which has amazing fruit production each year, a lot is just to high up for me to harvest. (The other one had extreme thinning/cutting a month ago.) All to say ... thank you so much for your excellent video!!!

[@kingjames4886]

I've seen people use a tool that's kinda like a net on a stick to harvest high-up fruit without a ladder. maybe something to look into. ;)

[@pamskinner9490]

@@kingjames4886 . Great suggestion, and I actually used one years ago to access citrus fruit! I've seen them on "Lehman's" website but keep forgetting to check local stores to see if I can avoid ordering online. Thank you for the reminder.

[@jewellevy]

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[@TexasNana2]

You're an excellent teacher. 😊 Glad Dale had a good time at Grandpa''s house ❤🐕

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! Dale gave us the cold shoulder for 2 days for dropping him off for a week, but he’s back to normal.

[@DawnaRo]

​@@TheMillennialGardener Please give us the links you promised. That's the only thing that keeps this from being the best pruning and grafting video on the internet. It's to the point, concise and not too long.

[@florisklein536]

Sorry to correct you, I did a master in plant science. The growth hormone you’re talking about is Auxin. It’s produced in the plant apical buds (apical dominance) right at the tip where new cells are forming, suppressing indeed the axillary buds. So it’s not moving up the stem and collecting there but moving from the tip down the stem. However, still enjoyed your video. Thanks!

[@Franco4590]

He said that exact same thing. See 5:40. Sorry to correct you.

[@kchididdy]

We learn this in basic biology in high school. A masters is not required for this level of understanding. Of course, only the sharp and motivated ones remember what they were taught.

[@natandessie]

this was the MOST helpful video I have seen YET. Thank you! I learned so much!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful for you.

[@Gkrissy]

One of the best pruning videos I’ve seen in a while. Thank you for the closeups and explanation of the budding direction, I never understood that but now I understand.

[@nancy2568]

Thank you! I have 3 peach trees and didn't know how to properly prune them, it's too late this year, but I will be putting to use what I learned here. Two of my trees are store bought, but the third is my baby as I was able to sprout it from a pit, and so far it has exploded with blossoms.

[@dawnbowie352]

My goodness, that's a supurbly detailed tutorial! Easy to understand and truly helpful to those of us learning to manage our fruit trees. Thank you!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@DavidLeather-m5j]

This is an excellent video, why do we prune, how to prune and how to graft all in one place. I'm certainly more confident now in what to do with my apple tree.

[@mitchdafish3025]

I’ve read and watched so much about pruning, but my poor trees have been quaking as they see me coming. It never made sense when I looked at my actual trees. With your video I finally understand what is needed and why. I have just moved to a home with an overgrown orchard with many tall leaders, water-shoots and very long, thin, low laterals. I’ve removed the dead and crossing branches but the rest confused me. I feel much more confident now to help them out. Thank you so much.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The thing about pruning is that it actually rejuvenates trees. In nature, trees don't live their maximum lives, because dead wood accumulates, branches grow into the tree, insect pests invade the dead/dying wood, etc. Pruning actually extends the tree's life and vigor. It's also not in a tree's best interest to fruit heavily. They only need to produce "enough" seed to reproduce. But when humans intervene, a tree can afford to produce a lot more fruit since we're doing it a service by getting rid of all the dead wood and keeping great airflow and light penetration into the canopy. A well-pruned tree will fruit more and live longer, believe it or not, in the same way that domestication extends an animal's life much longer than living in the wild since so many bad things happen in the wild.

[@mitchdafish3025]

@@TheMillennialGardener Thank you for responding- that’s an interesting point of view. I was looking at the trees again today and will definitely make some changes.

[@eddiemcdonald4720]

Finally a thorough video that explains why we cut certain branches

[@jacobdachauer4377]

I really love your videos. I've watched many pruning videos, and never felt confident. I still tried pruning my trees, but never really knew what I was doing. This really helps me, and I immediately ran out and did a few more prunes that I'm hoping will help my trees grow more fruit. Thank you for the excellent videos as always!

[@jameshorn270]

One caveat on maximizing production. My first summer job in high school was with a local orchard thinning peaches. The trees, left to themselves, produce lots of small peaches. We took off about half of the peaches so all of the tree's efforts would go to producing larger fruit from the remaining peaches.

[@kenbrown438]

I volunteer in a community garden ; your video is our new Pruning 101 Training Film !!!! Thanks a bunches for your expertise and excellent explanation of pruning trees !!!! We'll keep watching 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 !!!!

[@kalizya]

😮😮😮😮😮 my mind is blown. Tipping all my trees tomorrow!! Thanks.

[@meghanmacrae6195]

The rationale behind your choices was very helpful. Thank you for a true instructional video!

[@SomeoneCommenting]

Thanks for that grafting tool link, I've been looking for a tool that could do those matching cuts correctly on both sides for optimal contact.

[@gdibble]

🌳 The thing I appreciate about this pruning guide is the attention to detail of the buds and their direction of growth. 🍊 _Thanks for this video, and keep up the great work!_

[@nancyholston6746]

Thank you for all the pruning info. I have a 30+ year old pear that needs a LOT of tender loving care. Thank you for all of the pointer and especially for the comment of "you are NOT trimming a hedge"!😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! I hope you give it a good haircut.

[@johnmoore5293]

When it comes to apples some are tip bearers and you may allow some branches to go unprinted to get more fruit. You can also do some pruning late July/ August on vigorous growers to stress the tree, reduce vegetative growth to get more fruit spurs to produce more fruit. This is helpful to get some trees out of the vegetative cycle and more into fruit production. Also tying / weighting down some branches gets the branch to produce more fruiting spurs at the hight you want them whiout putting energy into more vegetative growth.

[@markwheaton6768]

Great video, remember to clean your pruners before you start and before you move to another tree.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@markcarey5673]

A slight correction about growth hormone. The apical bud (the bud at the very tip of a growing branch) releases a hormone that inhibits the growth of the lateral buds behind it on the branch. When you remove the apical bud you remove the source of the growth inhibition thereby allowing the lateral buds to grow. It's why pruning ornamental shrubs makes them thicker.

[@johnwunderlich95]

I watched multiple videos on doing this, and yours was by far the most thorough and educational of them. Thanks for posting this.

[@ricardoaguiar2241]

Oh man, now you've made me a better gardener, thanks to you. Very easy to understand explanation, you won a 10 well deserved. Regards.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm really glad the video was helpful for you! Pruning fruit trees is so important.

[@ellendavis9940]

Oh my, you are the only one that has ever explained the why of the how to prune. Trust me I’m old and never heard this. Thank you

[@lesliejacobs3002]

I liked your video..similar with previous information I have read.., remove Dead, crossing and diseased..growth..but.haha..I have recently learned about SUMMER pruning..with an express aim..to keep the deciduous fruit tree Small..under 6-8 feet.i learned this in a book called..Grow a Little Fruit Tree by Ann Ralph..published 2014..

[@michaeldufresne9428]

I don't have any fruit trees, but if I did I would feel a lot of confidence going forward with pruning after this excellent video.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You can also apply these principles to non-fruiting trees. If you have flowering trees like dogwoods or bradford pear trees, or if you're just pruning a tree in general, most of these principles hold up.

[@danielz4111]

Great work! I would add that if you were pruning to clean the cutters with some alcohol between plants. Also, like that dead branch, if you don’t know if it had disease etc, better to burn it than chop n drop.

[@rxosu7]

Oh my gosh. This has to be the best, most detailed pruning video I have ever watched. I learned so much. Thank you for all your work you do on your channel

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@DanielStLouis-gs5nx]

This is definitely one of the best fruit tree pruning videos that I have watched, and I've been watching them for almost a year! We bought our first house last February, and there have been too many emergency inside projects to worry about our fruit trees and grape vines, but now we're in fruit tree pruning season and have only pruned our grapes, but once these below zero temps stop we will be pruning our apple, pear, and cherry trees!

[@gioknows]

I think I may have to watch this video a few times. I have a lot of fruit trees at my house and I think I've done a good job for the most part but I now recognize I have made a few small mistakes over the last few years. Great info. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada🍁

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The best way to learn how to prune is to prune. I’m sure I didn’t make all perfect cuts, either, but the tree will do well.

[@keithgee770]

Great video, thanks, very helpful!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@davidpatrick1813]

I need this .. started chopping yesterday. I will have to watch this again and wait until the rain breaks and go for it again

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@nancygould6789]

I have watched a lot of videos to prune my apple tree. This is by far the best.

[@astwoplancks]

Thank you so much, I've got a bunch of trees to prune now that you've taught me what to do!!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I’m glad I could help!

[@MarthaFaey]

Thanks for dating the video vocally. And also stating your growing zone. That helps a lot.

[@sholoy480]

Millennial gardener you're the best online gardener!

[@dwidmark]

The best video on this subject I have seen. Keep that articulate no nonsense delivery.

[@tigger6186]

This is the most informative video on fruit tree pruning that I've seen yet. I have an apricot tree that I've been afraid to prune because I didn't want to over do it. After watching this video I am very confident that I can do it now.

[@HarriElr]

Good explanation. Thank you. However, I see that you made heading cuts 2-3 inches past the bud you wish to direct growth. We have always been advised to not to do so, because anything past the terminal bud on a branch will die and may cause an entry point for disease.

[@jeanku]

This is one of the types of knowledge meant to be shared, when the internet was created... thank you again for great content.

[@alex-sd]

Excellent pruning info but I found out while pruning my plum tree, I need to wear safety glasses. I highly recommend everyone to do the same.

[@glyptodongaming5629]

This is the exact video I needed to see. Apples and pears for me. Thanks!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

You're welcome!

[@Nature-Is-My-Home]

One of your best videos imo. Got 3 apple trees that I will prune tomorrow with confidence here in NC :)

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! Be sure you *do not* cut off the fruit spurs on apple trees. They fruit off spurs that look like chicken feet toes. If you cut them off, you won't get any fruit. I recommend Google image searching "apple tree spur" so you know what they look like to preserve them.

[@Nature-Is-My-Home]

Thanks! Mine are not too large yet, but I certainly will check that out. Soon I will be getting a Meyer lemon tree and an avocado tree. Is the Lila the way to go here in NC? Any other good varieties you might recommend?

[@hurryup1999]

Great video! I’ve watched many many videos on pruning and they all leave something out. This one is very thorough and covers everything!

[@juliepayn7696]

Excellent presentation, thank you for teaching the way to trim the trees. You're easy to understand and get right to the point.

[@thrilleex]

Is it ever to late to prune ? I have a couple of 3yo cherry trees, have never pruned, right now they have plenty of leaves, should I prune now or wait till next winter ?

[@Truth-y2x]

Love this! Great video! The Vine and the Branches 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful.

[@MichaelRei99]

This video was so thorough, so informative I feel like a fruit tree trimming expert!! I can’t leave my dog with anyone when we go away. I have to have him home with one of my kids because he gets so depressed. Glad to see Dale all comfy on his throne!!

[@kimkearney5914]

Wow, that's the best explanation of why and how to cut that I've heard. I've been afraid to trim my trees, but your explanation makes it much easier. Thank

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@susancooper145]

I really enjoy all your gardening posts. Don’t miss a one. Thank you for sharing. Question- my fruit trees were planted in 2023 as bare root stock. They don’t need pruning yet. How old should they be when pruning begins? Blessings!

[@PDXMW1]

I’d wager your 2023 trees do need pruning. Pruning young trees is important to set a good foundation for the future. Young trees are resilient, just remember to never remove more than a third of the tree’s canopy any given year- whether 2 feet or 20 feet tall.

[@susancooper145]

@@PDXMW1 even my fig trees? How much to take off each branch?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you! The answer to your question is they need to be pruned every year during dormancy. In fact, the younger your tree, the *more* you need to prune it. You will be shaping your tree the most in the first 1-3 years. That is when you actually develop its form. After the first 4-5 years, it becomes more just maintenance. The older trees actually get pruned less, because they're already shaped and you're just controlling the growth. It's when they're young that you are the most heavy-handed.

[@MissWoggy]

The best pruning video I’ve ever watched! I’m ready to do it now.😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I’m so happy it was helpful!

[@dorothyfu7540]

MillennialGardener: I really really appreciate your teaching tree pruning in this video. Thank you. My only recommendation is for you to wear a bright coloured shirt (red, white) so it's easier for the viewers to see, especially when the background and the tree branches, etc. are all grayish.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks! It was very cold and windy when I filmed this video, and almost all my heavy clothing is darker colored. My hands were frozen by the end. Something about winter time and dark colors...

[@scotte2477]

Indeed. It's cultural in cold areas of the world, for us to wear dark colours during winter. I wear my summer colours in winter to keep my mood up. 😎 ​@@TheMillennialGardener

[@stefaniekuhlman6457]

OK. It's 'spring' here in MN, w our March Madness storm coming. Bought this house last year. What I thought was a crab apple tree, & almost cut down, turned out to be an amazing tasty juicy questionable Honey Crisp. It's super tall w tons of apples I couldn't reach. Can I lop it off? We have little buds already. It's the thought of I don't want to drag my huge ladder out.

[@Rachad2317]

Wawo, an amazing lesson for a beginner (me) 😊. Thank you for this informative video. Is it possible to see the (after result) down the road for this tree (leaves and fruits). Thanks

[@beth272]

Yes I'd love to see how it grows too...luv your work from Australia

[@JoeBlimey]

This was an excellent tutorial and, like someone else mentioned, more like a master class. All the best with your channel!

[@goodolarchie]

You might be the only person to ever pronounce February correctly.

[@yhliu6083]

The best pruning instruction I’ve seen! Thanks!🤩

[@tthappyrock368]

My plum tree needs pruning as soon as it goes dormant -- perfect timing to see your video !

[@jscursions]

Excellent video!! Thank you! I’m getting ready to prune my apples tree and this illustration is extremely helpful. That said, I’m a experienced gardener and I have to say; as I was listening and watching you prune I’d pretty much hope a rose bush is pruned to prevent disease and to create proper air flow. This all totally made sense! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jaynemorley8337]

The absolute BEST pruning video I have ever seen! Thank you kindly.

[@cowboyblacksmith]

Oh man, this answers everything so well, thank you. I planted a bare root peach tree 🍑 last year, dead as a doornail for two months and all of a sudden it came alive, grew new branches and thickened up a lot! It's mid winter now in New England so I'm going to use this video and study the tree for my plan using your guidelines. I like the incremental approach starting with clearing the inside growth and proceeding from there. I never thought pruning the leading tips and branches was good to do, now I know👍🏻 I wAnt a stout but full peach tree and it'll happen, so excited! ❤️

[@stevelippia6960]

This video blew my mind. I have been around trees...worked in my yard for decades and had no idea how much there is to learn about tree pruning...and the amazing possibilities it provides when you know what you're doing! Your presentation is excellent! So packed with information, compact, articulate...so helpful! Don't change a thing! I'm a fan/student, now.

[@darinowwing2126]

I was lucky enough to learn most of these techniques from my dad...but now I understand the reasoning! Thanks

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

Excellent explanation! Added to my public Gardening & Permaculture playlist.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you!

[@gmax758]

This is the first time I feel I understand pruning. Thank you!

[@HGD70]

I have a neglected honey crisp apple that I’m ready to start pruning tomorrow

[@valoriegriego5212]

Excellent tutorial, MG!👍 Thank you! 😃 I didn't know grafting could be so easy...that there's a tool.😃 I told my sister to save this one for when she starts pruning her trees next year.😃 I spent the last month or so looking at your fig pruning videos, before pruning mine a week ago.👩🏾‍🌾 I know this video will bless a lot of folks! I was wondering if Dale was with the grandparents or on vacation with y'all.🐕

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I'm not a good grafter. I've only made a few chip bud grafts over the years. The grafting tools make things so easily. I've made numerous grafts with the tool, and only one didn't take over the years. I think there was too much moisture and the scion wood got moldy. We went on vacation 2 weeks ago, and we left Dale with Brittany's parents since we were on an airplane. They did not want to give Dale back 😂 They love him so much.

[@valoriegriego5212]

@@TheMillennialGardener Awww! I know Dale had a great time with the grands, but there's no one like dad and mom. You have introduced me to so much good knowledge that I'm doing things I never imagined I would...like successfully growing fruit trees and pruning them with confidence.😃💕

[@nina-roselegion5417]

Thank you for this post. Now I can prune my 5 year-old apple tree with more confidence. Subscribed !

[@kerri6499]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My husband and I have been completely lost when it comes to pruning. This video was incredibly helpful!

[@easyplease5068]

Finally! A good teacher making a teaching video! Thankyou, this was so helpful and i feel inspired to at last get in the garden with pruners.

[@desireedd]

This video was right on time as I water and debate on pruning my figs, persimmons and vining berries. Thank you!

[@joehunzeker5459]

Finally..a person who makes great sense and is well spoken..making it easy to follow along..liked,subscribed,saved and might even use your links!!

[@pocahontaspirit5162]

EXCELLENT! Best pruning lesson I've ever heard. Definitely worth your time to watch.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jerrymoore838]

Thank you so much. I have 2 pear trees that haven't been touched in at least 10 years. Ready to do the necessary pruning after watching your much appreciated video

[@radhadevries2339]

Living in the Netherlands and being frustrated by people whose best advice about fruit trees was to not plant them too deep and to cut the vertical branches, or videos which showed the pruning, but didn’t explain how and why, this was really awesome and eye opening!👌It totally makes sense and I look forward confidently to doing it myself! Thank you so much, I’m very grateful 🙏 And of course I subscribed 😊

[@chrisvanderwoerd9932]

Best video on pruning I've seen. Gives me the confidence to prune my out of control peach trees.

[@tantran2994]

Your teaching is clear, easy for beginners to understand and scientific. Thanks.

[@linaD08]

What a fantastic video on everything one needs to properly prune fruit trees. Great explanations and most importantly a really clear visual on how to do it!!!👏👏👏 Thank you!! I would love to see how the tree you pruned fruits this coming season!!

[@Hugadognow]

I don't have fruit trees yet, but I will need this information. I have watched other channels that show smaller fruit trees, and I always wondered if they were just dwarf trees. I now think it was the pruning. This video was excellent, and I appreciate your style of explaining things well, and more importantly to me, actually doing the steps with explanation.

[@toddvogelsberg2355]

Thank you for the helpful information! I knew it was nearing time that i need to prune my peach tree and i was a little nervous about it.. even though i have pruned it in the past i always feel like im doing something wrong with it but your video dropped at a perfect time! i feel less nervous about getting it pruned this year!

[@Earthy-Artist]

Thank you☺! How did you know I was procrastinating about pruning my fruit trees for the first time? Going to re watch your video and then just go for it. I needed that push to 'just do it' instead of watching a zillion videos about it. 🐶Dale has thee life!! My dog has a similar set up & loves to be covered by her blanket.

[@cookingwithSonia-2865]

I live close to you in coastal SC, and I’m a beginner gardener So glad I found your channel. It’s the best I’ve found so far! Please keep up the great vids!

[@rabiafuwai6835]

This video is good, very good. I pruned my lemon try without knowledge. But I just discovered that I did the right thing. I'll just go ahead and prune my pomegranate plants.

[@rabiafuwai6835]

In Nigeria, we don't have winter. So discovered that the leafs on my grape plant do not fall. So I Dont know when to prune them. They are just a year old. Please I need your guide on this.

[@DelusionalMoron]

​@@rabiafuwai6835prune them after a harvest

[@juliemcgugan1244]

I'm in Peyia, Cyprus and our winter has been anything but cold! not only did most of our deciduous trees not lose their leaves, but a few, including the apple (Anna,) even continued flowering! So now, I'm really of two minds how (and if) to go about applying a winter tree wash and pruning.

[@scottrichter1858]

I've been trying to get a good understanding of how to prune for a long time. This by far has been the best video I've come across giving me confidence in figuring out how to work the trees I have. Thanks

[@mrsvspin]

Omg thank you... I have seen different pruning videos and always came away not feeling confident. And i could not remember what to do, or know when to prune... because i did not know why, what or when i was suppose to cut.. whenever i watched a video, they did not clarified the reasons why.. let alone having three different cuts or two type tools... You are brilliant and a great professor... Thank you Thank you I am going to watch your video again and then again just before i start cutting

[@pastorlonnelljones9869]

Best pruning video I have seen online, hitting subscribe

[@cassandrarayford5050]

This video was so informative and showed us the process by allowing us to get up close and personal during the process and the step by step explanation!

[@the0prynce]

How did I never know about that grafting tool?? Good stuff man! Pruning is scary at first but now it's one of my favorite garden activities. As soon as the leaves fall off I'm circling my trees like a hyena, thinking about where I'd prune if I were pruning.

[@csemrau]

This is the best, thorough explanation pruning vid I've ever seen. Great job & thanks helps me a lot!

[@yinlin8330]

Thank you so much for this!!!! This was the exact thing I was looking for to learn what to prune. Everyone else just says categories of branches but don't actually explain how to identify the branches! I learned so much from your video!