Almost every tree needs to be pruned at some point in its life. Sometimes a tree may need to be trimmed to help it, such as dealing with storm damage, reducing limb weight, removing dead limbs and ...

With the array of tools available, make sure you prune with the one best suited for the job, whether it's clipping plant ...

Healthy, well-kept trees and shrubs are an asset to any yard and there are varieties for every plot, whether you want trees to populate a large area or are looking for shrubs for a tiny spot. Knowing ...

No matter what type of pruning method you favor — vase, open air, summer, winter — the first step is to have the right tools. Contra Costa Master Gardener Keith Silva says using the correct tools ...

There's a difference between pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Learn when to use each method to promote growth and good health.

Scripps Howard News Service ‘Are you OK?’ I’m asked every year when the brutality of dormant pruning makes me look like a battered woman. No matter how hard I try to avoid it, I’m always looking right ...

If you look forward to harvesting fruit from your own apple trees to make jams, pies, and jars of apple butter, the first ...

During last week's respite from gray skies and seasonal drool, I began pruning my fruit trees. First up was one of the largest, a semi-dwarf Chehalis apple determined to repudiate its classification. ...

Tree pruning can be one of the most difficult yard care tasks, but putting it off could result in serious damage to your home ...