Topic: Tree & Shrub Pruning

Subtopics:

1. Fruit Tree Pruning: When is the Right Time?
   • General growth cycles of fruit trees.
   • Differences between winter and summer pruning.
   • Legal regulations on pruning times.
   • Benefits of the right pruning timing: better wound healing and fruit quality.
2. Special Pruning Recommendations for Different Fruit Trees and Shrubs
   • Pome fruit (Apple, Pear, Quince): Late winter (February/March).
   • Stone fruit (Cherries, Plums, Peaches): Summer or Spring.
   • Berry bushes (Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries): Depending on variety, prune after harvest or in late winter.
   • Hazelnut and Kiwi: Winter and summer pruning.
   • Blueberries: Autumn (from the 4th year onward).
3. Training Pruning and Maintenance Pruning
   • Training Pruning: Shaping in the first 8–10 years after planting.
   • Maintenance Pruning: Balancing growth and yield during the productive phase.
4. Special Cases in Pruning
   • Bleeding Fruit Trees (e.g., Walnuts): Prune after leaf emergence.
   • Rejuvenation Pruning: Autumn or winter for old or overgrown plants.
5. Detailed Pruning Times
   • Specific recommendations for all common fruit and berry types in gardens.
   • Tips for promoting fruit wood and crown thinning.
6. Practical Pruning Tips
   • Basic rules for hobby gardeners (Podcast recommendation).
   • Avoiding common mistakes.