Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says mature trees such as oak or maples with larger leaves can make it tough for turfgrass ...

I was out in the garden pruning last Saturday and took the opportunity to save some magnolia branches with flower buds to bring inside. It’s a tree that I have not tried forcing branches from ...

Second, this extreme pruning induces the tree to send up hundreds of sprouts from the stumps where the branches used to be. This takes an enormous amount of energy and will weaken the tree.

But if next door’s overgrown trees or shrubs are "trespassing" into your yard, you’re probably wondering if you’re allowed to prune your neighbor's foliage? In fact, this is a common dilemma ...

Environmentally focused legislation led by Council Member Nantasha Williams aim to make tree care services more transparent ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Spring and summer are considered “the no-pruning season” for oak trees, to help stop the spread of oak wilt disease.

Silver maple, willow, and sycamore are among trees species notorious for dropping ... There is no need for pruning dressing ...

Here are some other tips for taking care of snow-covered trees from the Colorado State Forest Service: Check for hazards. Before approaching the tree, make sure your surroundings are safe. Check for ...

Q: I heard that you shouldn’t use wound sealer when pruning your trees – that it does more harm than good. Is this true? Yes, it’s true. When pruning your trees, you should not use any ...

Measurements of leaves, trees and fruits, and weighings of the fruit, led to the conclusions that heavy thinning of the fruit is of no advantage; hard pruning is unprofitable; summer pruning is ...