Some trees are prone to developing surface roots that can become quite large. These large roots can interfere with mowing, foot traffic or recreational activities. As trees mature, surface roots may ...

Trees growing in groups blew down less frequently and had less damage than trees growing alone. Trees that were properly pruned had less damage than trees that were unpruned, or improperly pruned.

Regular pruning is essential to ensure a healthy and productive fig tree. Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness ...

Spring is the worst time of year to prune your dogwood tree because you can negatively impact spring blooms. If you want to prune your dogwood trees, any other time of the year is perfect, depending ...

LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly so, how pruning at the wrong time of year can ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Pruning an avocado tree is only bad if you do it wrong. Here's how to prune your tree properly. Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears. For ...

The monsoon season is here! Whether or not we get rain is yet to be seen. However, even if we don’t receive the rain, we often experience strong winds. It’s a good idea to inspect your trees and think ...