In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should leave your trees in great shape. - Lopper. A two-handled cutting tool, designed especially ...

Pruning your pear tree regularly not only increases your fruit yield and protects the plant from disease, it's also necessary for structural support.

When shopping for a Christmas tree, you'll ideally have taken height into consideration before purchasing. If not, here's how ...

Question: In my backyard I have apple, peach and apricot trees. Should I prune these three species the same way or take a different approach for each? Answer: Pruning is an important and necessary ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

Pruning maintains the health and elegant shape of a Japanese maple tree. Learn when to prune, why, and how to make this tree the star of your yard.

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Do yourself and your shrubs some good by getting outside to prune them in midwinter. “This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

As a rule, trees in North Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Winter can be an easier time to prune as many trees have ...

Pruning your fruit trees is an important step to making sure they stay healthy and produce good fruit, but pruning too early ...

Participants will learn basic tree anatomy and how it relates to proper tree structure, weight management and fruitwood ...