Pruning cuts should be made close to the branch collar and not flush against the trunk. These are “thinning cuts” and the entire branch is removed from the tree. “Heading cuts” will remove only one ...

Late winter is not too early to start pruning most evergreens in the South, but you will regret pruning spring bloomers. Here's when and how to prune.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a tree pruning workshop at the Hancock County Extension Office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, on Friday, March 13, from 9 a.m.–noon.

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Pruning trees may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the winter chill sets in, but it is, in fact, one of the best times to tackle this essential garden task. Emily ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

The planting of 40 disease-resistant elm trees began Monday on the west side of St. Helena’s elm tunnel. The original elms from the early 20th century were gradually killed off by Dutch elm disease – ...

When planting a fruit orchard in your yard, make sure you don't forget about pruning. Neglecting to prune your fruit trees, including your apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca), creates added stress and ...

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Q: What could be done about these elm roots (see reader's photo)? They are getting larger in the lawn. A: Unfortunately, some trees produce more surface roots than others, and some produce the roots ...

While most of your yard work can wait until Spring, you can prune your trees right now. Here's why that is, and some tips from a local arborist. Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and ...