A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

I’m glad you noticed this during dormant season. The recent warm weather is about to end the dormant pruning season, so prune away while you still can! Take the time to make proper pruning cuts.