A: I admit it can be confusing, but there is a significant difference between topping a tree and pruning to control size.

An arborist offered to “top” my shade tree that has grown so large that branches touch the house. Should I have him do that?

When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause branches to tear, leading to wounds on the tree that will attract disease. It's also important to have a pruning saw ...

It takes a chainsaw to cut a tree ... branches that are just out of reach of a standard saw, but a blade with a slight angle helps you down high and steep branches, allowing you to set the blade ...