Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after ...

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Just follow these easy guidelines. Elizabeth Exstrom: Pruning trees correctly involves the right tools and some planning ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/DigiPub Sweetgum trees (Liquidambar styraciflua) are fast-growing and ...

March is a good time to prune most trees and shrubs. By waiting until just before new growth begins, pruning wounds are sealed more quickly and there is a reduced ...

A couple of weeks ago I did a column on pruning crape myrtles. Since then, I've gotten a number of questions on pruning landscape trees in general. Virtually all trees ...

Above: a poorly pruned tree; Photo by John E. Woodmansee Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when ...

When I got the idea for this article, I thought that pruning trees would be an easy subject to write about. Turns out, tree pruning is complex and like many gardening subjects, once again, I ...

Step-by-Step Guide to Pruning a Peach Tree Step 1: Remove Dead, Diseased, or Damaged Wood. Start by cutting off any branches that are dead, broken, or show signs of disease (such as dark, sunken ...

Amy-Lynn Albertson: Fruit tree pruning. Published 12:00 am Saturday, January 25, 2025 ...

Pruning during winter dormancy also is less stressful on a tree. For years Short focused on trying to keep urban trees small for practical reasons, but that wasn’t always successful.

Find out when and how to stake a tree properly to keep it standing tall until it can get established. A good support system can help us deal with challenges. The same can be said of trees. Case in ...