Ficus trees outside Universal Studios were severely cut back in July, reducing shade for striking actors and writers and potentially harming the trees' long-term health. (Chris Pizzello / Invision / ...

Before the holiday bustle becomes all-consuming, consider arranging to have your large trees inspected and pruned this winter. “It will be easier to reserve the services of a trained and qualified ...

There is a difference between trees that grow in a forest and trees that grow in your yard. They may be the exact same species, but the tree growing in the wild among other trees will likely get much ...

Trees growing in groups blew down less frequently and had less damage than trees growing alone. Trees that were properly pruned had less damage than trees that were unpruned, or improperly pruned.

The monsoon season is here! Whether or not we get rain is yet to be seen. However, even if we don’t receive the rain, we often experience strong winds. It’s a good idea to inspect your trees and think ...

Shrubs such as dogwood or spirea can be pruned in the winter, encouraging a healthy spring flush. Heavy pruning of evergreen ...

The cool days of late March and early April offer a great chance to finish pruning your trees and shrubs. When pruning large limbs off trees, begin with an undercut first. This is a cut from the ...

Winter is a great time to prune the trees in your garden. You should not have any problems pruning off the low limbs to provide more clearance for the patio. In most situations, it is better to remove ...

Winter pruning can feel like a secret art—your hands in the chill air, shears in motion, imagining the perfect shape of your trees and shrubs. But here’s the catch: one wrong snip can turn your cozy ...

I planted some new trees this spring. What pruning should I be doing on those trees? A few pruning cuts on those new trees can make a big difference in how they develop into mature trees. Most trees ...

Q: I heard that you shouldn’t use wound sealer when pruning your trees – that it does more harm than good. Is this true? Yes, it’s true. When pruning your trees, you should not use any sealer on the ...