When fall arrives, many gardeners break out their pruning shears to tidy their trees before winter. But not all species benefit from a seasonal trim. In fact, pruning certain trees in fall exposes ...

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...

One of the most frequently asked gardening questions when I’m out and about concerns when to prune trees and shrubs. As the season changes, cooler weather sparks an interest in pruning trees and ...

Fall is unarguably associated with garden clean-up, with many gardeners using this time to cut back dead foliage and gather up shed leaves and branches strewn around the yard. However, you shouldn't ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. a person pruning a fruit tree - Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock Getting the timing wrong is one of the most common mistakes everyone ...

Question: During the summer, I was told not to prune my oak tree because beetles could be attracted to the cut off end of the branch and then spread diseases. I was told I could prune the tree after ...

Storm-ready trees are structurally sound and properly maintained to minimize the risk of damage during harsh weather. Removing dead, weak or oversized limbs can help make your trees sturdy enough to ...

Our gardens are covered with leaves and plants ready for a long winter nap, but there are certain things you need to do now for success in spring! November has a reputation for being a cold month, but ...

With the leaves fallen and the weather favorable, autumn seems like the perfect time for pruning trees. But should you trim trees in fall? We spoke with two arborists to learn whether you should prune ...

Getting the timing wrong is one of the most common mistakes everyone makes when growing fruit trees. Some rush to plant and end up doing it at the wrong time. Others fertilize or water when it does ...

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...