Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tree with multiple trunks growing - Ahmad.S.H Photography/Shutterstock When you want to ensure ...

I need help pruning three shade trees that I planted last year that are now about 12 to 15 feet tall. They had bare trunks up to 4 feet when I planted them. Is it time to prune up to 6 feet now? A few ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

There are mixed opinions about how and when to prune a crepe myrtle. We talked to a gardening expert to get tips and tricks for pruning this popular tree.

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

What shape is a tree? For most people, it’s like a lollipop or a feather duster: a single trunk topped by a green bunch of branches and leaves. “Not all trees are like that,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

Pruning is not a task that many homeowners enjoy or look forward to. However, from now until the end of winter is a good time to evaluate the structure of your younger or more recently established ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Q: My beautiful Bradford pear tree now has large limbs that are beginning to break away from the tree. Can I prune the tree to keep this from happening? A: There is a yes and no answer to your ...

It's a good time to prune many dormant trees and shrubs. However, knowing exactly how, what and when to prune can be bewildering. For instance, some plants shouldn't be cut now because flower buds ...

Most gardeners treat their pruning shears like a hammer or a trowel. Pick it up, use it, set it down. That routine works fine ...