Pruning the compost peach tree?
So my learning experience continues with the compost heap peach tree. I pruned it nicely before flowering in the early spring. What was left had tons of blossoms, but only two branches seemed to set fruit. I did not see any bees until most of the blossoms had dropped- weather too crazy for them? Fast forward to now: it seems like every bud along the branches has turned into new growth of branches so that my nicely opened center looks like some crazy, hairy monster. I can see why these trees die young if that's the way they grow! Also I think 95% of the peaches fell off and the remaining ones have little holes with clear globs of hardened sap. Probably not a good sign.
So, how do I prune this thing now? It's like the greek hydra, sprouting 10 new branches for every one removed. Also, I've seen people talk of bagging apples, can you do that for peaches too? What do you use? Cheers!