The Beginner's Guide to Fruit Tree Pruning: Confident Cuts for Apples, Pears, Cherries, Plums, Peaches and Citrus in a Home Garden

Do you have an inherited apple tree that hasn't been pruned in years - or a young tree you're afraid to cut wrong?The Beginner's Guide to Fruit Tree Pruning is a practical, step-by-step course for home gardeners who want confident, correct results with pome fruit, stone fruit, and citrus - without guesswork.Inside, you'll learn: - The three core training shapes - central leader, modified central leader, and open centre - and which one suits your tree- How to make a clean cut at the branch collar, every time- A full first-three-years training plan for young trees- Thinning versus heading cuts, and when each one is the right call- A season-by-season calendar adapted to your climate zone- How to recognise fire blight, canker, and black knot - and what to do about each- A dedicated chapter on renovating a neglected, overgrown old tree- Tool care and sharpening, so every cut heals instead of tearing- Troubleshooting and FAQ for the questions that come up once you're standing in front of the treeWritten for beginners with one to a few trees and no prior training, with a clear diagram for every technique and a glossary you'll come back to season after season.Stop guessing. Start pruning with confidence.