“Stress from summer over-pruning can result in waterspouts,” Vaughan says, referring to the shoots that arise from the base ...

The best time to prune most fruit trees is in late winter or early spring, says Boersma, while the tree is still dormant, but ...

It’s important to know how to prune a lemon tree if you want a healthy plant abundant with zesty fruit. Lemon trees are a popular addition to patios, and make delightful house plants in conservatories ...

How to prune backyard apple, peach and apricot trees There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree you’re trimming.

It can't get much better than the scent of peonies filling your yard in spring. Renowned for producing large, open flowers, few plants offer such a vast range of forms and colors as peonies, from ...

Tree aesthetics is another objective for pruning. A pruner’s thoughtful eye is used to make cuts that will enhance the natural form and character of the tree.

Every pruning cut, large or small, should have an explicit purpose and advance the tree toward the identified goals. There are many reasons for pruning a tree, including safety, health, and ...

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, the best time to prune or pollard (cut the top off) trees is during their ...

Winter is the perfect time to prune oak trees. Oak trees are special for many reasons: they’re Iowa’s state tree, they’re important to our ecosystem and — they shouldn’t be pruned during ...

If you are looking to do some cutting back during the warmer months, make sure you're aware of one obscure rule ...