Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pruning a tree branch. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should ...

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, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 ...

Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right.

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 ...

This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder,” which is when the entire crown of the crape myrtle tree is cut off. Courtesy of Leaf & Limb, a Raleigh-based tree care company ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during the spring ...

Question: We are growing a persimmon tree that is about 12 feet tall with a central shoot. Do we prune back the shoot in the top? Answer: Reduce the height of the central leader about 2 feet to ...

Discover six trees to never prune in April, as you'll lose flowers or leave them at risk of damaging pests. Plus, what is the ...

Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues—especially ...