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 ...

One of the easiest ways to maintain a healthy landscape is by pruning the trees and plants. Everett's Gardens says when pruning trees or bushes, the first thing to do is look for dead, diseased, and ...

Question: My maple tree was pruned two months ago, while it was dormant during the winter. There is still sap running down the trunk where the branches were removed. The arborist said that we should ...

Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...

A great satisfaction comes from picking fresh fruit from your own apple, peach or cherry tree. However, successfully growing fruit trees in the Kansas City area can be a challenge. Proper pruning is ...

Late winter is an excellent time to prune deciduous trees. Branches are easier to remove when not weighed down by leaves and the tree's branching structure is easier to see. Proper tree pruning is ...

There are some low branches from some shade trees hanging over my driveway that I would like to prune off to avoid scratching my car. Is this an OK time to do this work? The dormant season (winter) is ...

Trees may require pruning for a variety reasons. Storms may have damaged branches, necessitating a pruning. In other instances, trees may have outgrown their yards, overpowering the landscape. Autumn ...

Pruning is a key task when it comes to caring for Japanese maples, yet many gardeners are left baffled about how to do it properly.

Trees are a major part of our landscapes. They can make a town memorable in a negative way or memorable in a positive way. Trees can brand a community. They are worth a monetary value for the air they ...