The two biggest benefits of pruning raspberries and blackberries are: Prevent pests and diseases Remove dead canes to optimize the plant growth and for low maintenance. Besides, this job helps ensure ...

Pruning raspberries immediately after fruiting is a common mistake. This causes stress to the plant and can lead to lower ...

Other plants that bleed when pruned include acers, birches and figs. Prune in December or January, by cutting back to a main 'rod', or arm, that's trained out vertically along support wires. Cut all ...

Prune your raspberries annually after the first year, for healthier plants, and ­high-quality fruit. Summer-fruiting ­raspberries (floricanes) produce fruit on year-old stems. So, when pruning, cut ...

Gardeners growing fruits, including apples, pears and raspberries, should mark their calendars this month. February is an ...

Pruning changes the form and growth of a plant. Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the ...

But there’s lots you can do now to encourage spring growth, especially when it comes to pruning certain plants. The key is to focus your efforts on summer-flowering species, as opposed to spring ...