Improve tree health and prevent branches from growing out of control by learning how to prune a tree.

Regular pruning enhances yields and supports the health of a thriving pear tree. Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ...

They are low-maintenance trees that can survive for a century or more. To ensure yours remains healthy and have a long life, we look at why, when, and how to prune a palm tree. Knowing when to ...

Whether you are growing a tropical, hardy, or swamp hibiscus, pruning hibiscus is key for beautiful blooms and a healthy ...

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

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and cars. Is it OK to prune some branc… ...

Every young tree in our communities needs guidance to grow up healthy and resilient. Right now, while the tree is still dormant during the winter, is the time to provide that guiding hand by pruning.

Growing Together: How to prune an apple tree A primary reason for pruning fruit trees is to let more sunlight and air inside the tree. The sunlight prompts more flowers to form lower on the tree ...

Wait for the right time. After you plant the tree, hold off for a year. Then prune some each year until it has grown too tall to prune. Prune while dormant. For deciduous trees — those that lose ...

If your tree was bashed about last fall while it was still in leaf, ask yourself — or better yet, a professional — whether it would have benefited from a regular pruning or thinning schedule.