Pruning Peach Trees…

…is going to Kill Me!

Pruning peach trees gives me anxiety.

The goals of pruning are to provide structure, limit height, eliminate disease, encourage the growth of fruiting wood, and to provide light and air to all the branches.

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However, cutting all of the trees in half makes me want to vomit. Luckily I have a few really smart friends. This is how our conversations go.

Me: Are you sure I cut off this much? It seems excessive.

Friend: Yep! Looks good.

Me: But I had to cut the central leader…

Friend: It’s fine! Doing great!

Me: Should I leave a few …

Friend: (annoyed) NO DUDE, it’s FINE!

Me: Are you sure it’ll grow…

Friend: SSSTTTOOOPPP! It’s fine. You’re fine. You’re doing great. You can’t kill it. Just relax.

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Thank you for putting up with me Pam Gerber, Monica, & Ed.