When and How to Prune Almond Trees for Healthy Trees and Top Crops

Professional gardener pruning an almond tree in winter dormancy for better harvest.

Let’s be honest. Most people plant an almond tree because they envision a backyard overflowing with “free” snacks. Then three years pass, the tree looks like a chaotic thicket of sticks, and you’re lucky to find a single nut that isn’t shriveled or stolen by a squirrel. The problem? You’re scared of your pruners. Or … Read more