Pruning trees in spring is a common garden chore, but timing and technique matter. We talked to arborists about the most ...

Almost every tree needs to be pruned at some point in its life. Sometimes a tree may need to be trimmed to help it, such as dealing with storm damage, reducing limb weight, removing dead limbs and ...

March and April are two of the most important pruning windows of the year. Dormancy is lifting, sap is moving, and the ...

A guide to the best plants to prune in April, featuring expert trimming tips, along with guidance on what not to prune and ...

A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...

No matter what type of pruning method you favor – vase, open air, summer, winter – the first step is to have the right tools. Contra Costa Master Gardener Keith Silva says using the correct tools ...

A guide to five flowering trees to prune in early spring, as you sacrifice flowers and growth if they are trimmed any later, ...

Q: I have attended several pruning demonstrations over the past couple of years. One presenter said only to use a 10-percent bleach solution to sanitize pruning tools, while another said they use ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

USUALLY, THE BEST time to prune fruit trees is after they have dropped their leaves and are dormant in winter. There are, however, definite advantages to pruning fruit trees in August. It’s the best ...