Fruit tree pruning and garden services
Fruit tree pruning and garden pruning service based in Hexham, Northumberland. Insured. Nic Murray 07854 732787.
Bare root season
Apples and pears are generally pruned during the bare root season, the end of November until beginning of April.
Summer pruning
Plums, cherries and other stone fruit trees are usually pruned during the summer months to minimise Silver Leaf disease.
Garden pruning
Shrubs and roses. Pruning and cutting back.
Why prune?
Pruning is required to maintain healthy plants and to balance fruiting habit and growth.
Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation areas
There is conflicting information on this so the safest option is to contact the local planning authority to confirm. Notice of works on a tree in a Conservation Area must be given six weeks in advance.