My last article introduced the concept of structural pruning for young trees. The first two steps in the process of training a tree to a central leader and removing poorly attached branches were ...

Most people find the concept of removing multiple leaders and removing poorly attached branches to be pretty easy to understand. The process of visualizing future growth and selecting appropriate ...

The Tree Pruning: What Do Trees Think publication explains the physiological and physical changes that happen within trees as a response to pruning. Guiding young and medium-aged trees to develop good ...

As the temperature drops, getting outside and finishing the rest of your chores for the season can be challenging. As a result, it can be tempting to skip some of the tasks you have lined up to get ...

Why timing matters: Pruning at the right season supports blooms, fruit quality, and disease prevention, while pruning at the wrong time can harm plants. Tools for success: Using clean, sharp bypass ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. When most people think of architecture, they ...

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 ...

Because money trees are fast-growing houseplants, you might find you need to cut yours back from time to time to maintain it at a manageable size. Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) ...

Special works are to take place to preserve a Derbyshire tree that is believed to be up to 2,000 years old from "catastrophic ...