Restricting the growth on trained trees lets light and air into the tree, which helps fruit to ripen. It also helps to ripen the wood and produce good buds for next year's crop. All cherry pruning ...

If you are considering adding these lovely trees to your house, congratulations on a smart decision. But while these trees cannot grow too tall, they still require pruning to develop healthily. We ...

In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to mention delicious fruit—fig trees also help with soil retention and erosion control. Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's ...

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 ...

Here's why I'm impressed by the 'Knock Out' rose and when and how to prune this low-maintenance shrub ... First, large clusters of lightly fragrant, cherry red flowers bloom from spring until the ...

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 ...

There is a right way to prune trees and if done improperly, there could be irreparable damage to the tree. During these frigid winter temperatures, it’s common to see tree care professionals ...

Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the formative years for a tree or shrub. The late ...