Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly and live longer, said a local certified arborist.

Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's secret to maintaining a happy and healthy tree. It promotes fruit production ...

In terms of quince, the right time to prune quince trees is during their dormant season. This can be anywhere between leaf ...

February is a busy time for pruning. Deciduous shrubs, grasses, and hedges all need trimming this month along with climbers, ...

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 ...

▪ Topping trees, most notably tree-form crape myrtles. This used to be done to mimosas as well. It ruins the plants’ natural ...

One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature ...

Never prune more than 20% to 30% of the jade plant’s branches at one time. Removing too much of the plant can shock it and ...

Like other gardening tasks, incorrect techniques will likely not kill the plant and most can usually be fixed.