Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/DigiPub Sweetgum trees (Liquidambar styraciflua) are fast-growing and ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

Do you have pruning anxiety? Have you wondered what to do about tree branches that just don’t look right? Purdue Extension in Whitley County will be offering “Tree Risk Assessment and Tree Pruning” ...

Cottonwood trees are renowned for being fast-growing and impressive trees that can soar to great heights. Knowing when and how to prune a cottonwood tree is beneficial to ensure it stays safe, healthy ...

Now’s the time of year you’re most likely to see naked crape myrtle trees, the unfortunate consequence of improper wintertime pruning. The practice has even been given a not-so-affectionate nickname: ...

There's nothing more charming than a great big apple tree standing centre stage in your garden. And whilst they're sturdy growers, knowing how to take care of them properly is the key to an impressive ...

Mid- to late-winter provides an excellent opportunity to prune a variety of plants in the landscape. Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering ...

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...

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 ...