@epicgardening: Pruning fruit trees can feel terrifying—what if you mess up and ruin years of growth? But after using this strategy on peaches for 3+ years, we’ve had so many peaches we have to give them away. 🍑✨ Here’s the pruning method we swear by: 🌿 3 D’s – Remove anything dead, diseased, or damaged first. It’s the easiest (and least stressful) place to start. 🌳 Open Structure – Peaches thrive with an airy, open interior. Remove crossing branches and those shaded inside the canopy to improve airflow and fruit quality. 📏 Lowering the Canopy – A shorter tree = easier harvesting! Even at 6’4", I struggle to reach the top, so I trim it down to 6-8’ for easier access. ✂️ Thinning Cuts – Too many buds = too many peaches = snapped branches. Cut back 30-50% of the length on overgrown branches to reduce fruit load and keep your tree strong. Yes, some cuts may seem extreme, but trust us—your tree will be healthier, stronger, and loaded with delicious peaches! 🍑💪🏼

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Wednesday 19 February 2025 15:50:09 GMT