Pruning Advice

Whether you are new to pruning or just want a refresher, you can watch all of our pruning videos here. Each one is packed with straightforward, orchard‑tested advice.

Getting Colour Into Apple Trees

Red apple varieties need sunlight to develop good colour, and Farmer Jim from Seven Days Farm explains exactly how to achieve this. He shows you how to open the canopy, remove branches that shade the fruit and leaf‑pluck carefully so the light can reach the apples. These steps work well for Pink Lady, Gala and Red Delicious, with simple adjustments for growers in hotter regions.

Training a Passionfruit Vine

Passionfruit is one of the most rewarding crops you can grow at home, and it is packed with flavour whether you use it fresh, in desserts or blended into smoothies. It is also incredibly good for you because it contains antioxidants and important nutrients that support healthy nerve, muscle and heart function. In this video, Farmer Steph from Seven Days Farm explains how to get the best results from your passionfruit vines so you can enjoy a strong, productive crop.

Pruning Overgrown Fruit Tree

Many fruit trees grow happily for years without shaping, but they often stay unproductive. In this video, Jim shows you how to bring an unpruned young tree back into a healthy, productive shape. He explains why removing low branches and creating a simple vase structure helps light and airflow reach the canopy so your tree can thrive.

Pruning an Apple Tree

If you have ever looked at your apple trees and wondered how to prune them, this video will point you in the right direction. Jim explains how to choose a main branch, identify laterals and use the ripping technique to tidy and shape your tree. His simple, practical approach will help set your apples up for a stronger crop next season.

Pruning an Overgrown Citrus Tree

Jim walks through the steps he uses to tidy an overgrown citrus tree by opening the centre, removing dead wood and improving airflow. He explains why citrus trees usually need only a light prune each year, but why an older, overgrown tree can handle a little more. Jim’s gentle two‑year approach keeps the tree healthy, balanced and productive for seasons to come.

Letting Light Into an Avocado Tree

Steph shows you how to spot the dominant centre branch and remove it to let more light into your tree. Once that centre branch is gone, the canopy opens up, and the fruit receives the light it needs. With this single cut, you improve energy flow through the tree and boost fruit production. This technique works beautifully on a range of fruit trees in your orchard.

Skirting an Avocado Tree

Skirting is one of the simplest ways to protect your avo trees from garden weevils and improve watering efficiency at the same time. It involves removing all the branches below knee height so the base of the tree stays open. This reduces weevil habitat and helps water reach the root zone more effectively.

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