Birch trees are magnificent trees to have in any garden. While they bring charm, color and character to a space, they have specific pruning needs. You need to know when to prune a birch tree as ...

Prune in winter to get the most out of the investment of time and money you put into this fall-fruiting tree — that is, lots ...

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 and can ...

I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...

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 ...

Just a few cuts can maintain their natural beauty.

During this time of year, one of the most frequently-asked questions we Master Gardeners handle is, “Can I prune my (insert name of tree or shrub here) yet?” The answer varies, depending on which ...

December brings an ideal moment to care for a popular ornamental tree, giving gardeners a chance to support strong growth and ...

Pruning helps keep fruit trees aesthetically pleasing, even in winter. Pruning back branches allows more sunshine in to other leaves. When pruning, it's important to know which branches will produce ...

January is a highly beneficial time to prune trees and shrubs because this is the dormant period for many plants in coastal California. This column provides specific recommendations for the Monterey ...

Some of the best love you can give your trees is pruning them around Valentine's Day in Colorado. Most people haven't started thinking about yard work with spring officially a little more than a month ...