When fall arrives, many gardeners break out their pruning shears to tidy their trees before winter. But not all species benefit from a seasonal trim. In fact, pruning certain trees in fall exposes ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

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 realized ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Pruning trees ensures they remain healthy, safe, and beautiful. An important part of maintaining trees is trimming them at ...

One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule ...

When planting a new tree in your backyard or front yard, consider how tall or wide it will grow.

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...