Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Columnist Robin Trott talks about why winter pruning works on certain trees and shrubs and why it doesn't on some flowers.

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...

I’m glad you noticed this during dormant season. The recent warm weather is about to end the dormant pruning season, so prune away while you still can! Take the time to make proper pruning cuts.

But there are some costly mistakes to avoid. Follow these essential winter pruning rules from the experts. Trees rely on ...

Apr. 27—JAMESTOWN — It is important to trim trees properly and cut damaged branches so it (THEY???) can heal properly, according to Jerry Steinmetz, co-owner of Northern Tree Service with his wife, ...

To stay healthy, sometimes trees need a little help in the form of a trim. Pruning is an essential maintenance activity to promote tree health, safety, and aesthetics. Since trees are large, ...

Have you ever witnessed trees being pruned by men with a truck, ladder, and a chainsaw? For everyone who needs a young tree pruned to produce a good structure (which is very important for live oaks) ...

Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need shaping. Prune them as needed to keep them at the proper scale for your ...

Recently, while chatting with an arborist friend of mine with decades of experience, he mentioned he saw a tree service working on trees around the townhouses where he lives, which had been contracted ...

From pruners to shears, these Harbor Freight tools make quick work of stubborn branches — easy cuts, less effort, safer, and ...

Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...