So, to minimize those reasons to prune, select plants of an appropriate size. Other reasons to prune would be to shape up a ...

A deadly new oak-tree disease can be prevented by pruning them in the dormant season (if needed) instead of spring or summer.

Crabapple trees are versatile, and very often low maintenance, trees that do not always require lots of large-scale pruning to put on a beautiful display of blossom and fruits year-after-year. There ...

Annual pruning will ensure that your trees stay healthy and in good shape. Our guide takes you through the key tips for common garden trees. Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant ...

Pruning apple trees has many benefits. It can prevent damaged tree limbs from harming other branches and increase airflow between branches, reducing potential fungal diseases, says Eric North, program ...

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to prune their oak trees in the winter to help stop the spread of oak wilt. Oak wilt is caused by the ...

"Trees are still dormant," says Joe Moussa, owner of Mosaic Home and Garden Center. "They'll heal from the prune quickly as ...

As the vibrant colors of fall fade and winter approaches, Seattle’s trees and shrubs enter a period of rest. Dormant pruning, trimming trees and shrubs during the period when they are not ...

Fall pruning can also encourage tender new growth, which is easily damaged by frost." The colder months are a time when trees begin to enter dormancy, a critical period for survival during the winter.

Question: I need help pruning three shade trees which I planted last year that are now about 10 to 12 feet tall. They had ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...