How to Prune Fruit Trees
10 Jun 2010 2 Comments
in Books, Garden Fruits, Garden Projects, Vegetable/ Herb Garden Tags: garden fruit tree pruning, nadia's san diego garden blog, Pruning Advice, R.Sanford Martin
HOW TO PRUNE FRUIT TREES by R. Sanford Martin
Deciduous Citrus- Subtropical- Fruit Trees- Berries and Grapes
How to Prune Fruit Trees by R. Sanford Martin
Need a little help with pruning? How To Prune Fruit Trees by R. Sanford Martin is the best price for pruning advice you can purchase hands down. For a grand total of $6.99 I bought this book at Armstrong Nursery with an original copyright in 1944 in its 21st edition. This simple 90 page book deals with pruning almond, figs, lime, pear, persimmon, plums, raspberry, strawberry guava, and berries to name just a few. There is also a chapter on planting and training young trees and the very interesting technique of Espallier Training. With each fruit tree described you will learn how that particular tree bears fruit and its individual pruning needs written with the most simple instructions possible. Taking the time and caring for potted or in ground trees is much more rewarding when the harvest outcome can be manipulated by how the tree is pruned. R. Sanford Martin born in 1900 was an author and horticulturist who spend years developing techniques in pruning, soil treatment and natural fertilizers known as humus. During his lifetime Martin’s ideas were not mainstream and yet today this book is still one of the most sought after pruning books, simple and straight forward. Interestingly the author is quoted in the forward of the book: “It is not my intention to make expert pruners out of everyone owning a fruit tree, but I hope that I may help those who have the desire and time to care for their own trees, thereby eliminating much unnecessary neglect and destruction by incorrect treatment.” Well said, this is my book pick of the month!
Nov 06, 2010 @ 12:08:30
Is it possible to help the tree to heal wounds after pruning?
Nov 06, 2010 @ 20:23:22
You can purchase a paste that is brushed on the open cut area from any garden store!