Learn tree pruning basics using our beginner-friendly instructions that cover timing, tools, and proper cutting methods.

I have previously worked in ornamental and production gardens that housed quince trees, including a very large quince tree in one historic garden. To help reveal when and how to prune quince, I ...

Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues ...

Only tree care professionals should prune large or high branches. “Trained arborists know how to cut heavy limbs in careful stages and lower the chunks of wood to the ground in a controlled way ...

A study by University of Florida Professor Ed Gilman suggests reducing the size of the canopy by trimming the long side branches. When trees are thinned, by removing the branches from the middle, the ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says mature trees such as oak or maples with larger leaves can make it tough for turfgrass to grow properly in urban settings.

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible ...