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Common pruning mistakes 

We’ve compiled some handy tips of common mistakes people make when pruning fruit trees. These things are best avoided, but you’ll inevitably make a few mistakes along the way, and that’s just part of the process!

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How and where to cut when pruning

Here we’ve boiled down the different types of basic pruning cuts you’ll be making: why we do them, and how and where to make your cuts.

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Rootstocks explained

All of our fruit trees are grafted, meaning they are propagated by joining a cutting from one tree to the root system of another tree.

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How to plant a fruit tree

We’ve created this short video in partnership with Bradford Council to demonstrate how you can plant and care for a fruit tree in your own garden.

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Pollination groups explained

When planting fruit trees, whether they’re in your garden, a school or a community orchard, you will need to consider pollination groups to ensure your trees will bear fruit.

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