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 ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

There is a right way to prune trees and if done improperly, there could be irreparable damage to the tree. During these ...

Heading back, rejuvenation, and thinning trees and shrubs takes a bit more care to maintain the normal, desired shape of the ...

Winter is the ideal time of the year to prune many trees. The branches are bare which makes it easier to see the overall ...

and prune properly. As far as hardy plants not damaged by the cold, you should avoid pruning any flowering trees or shrubs that are blooming now or will bloom before May, including hydrangeas and ...

In the wake of our recent catastrophic fires, much can be written about the value of firescaping and its principles, and I ...

Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) properly promotes bushier growth while keeping your plant more compact. Plus, pruning helps keep the plant healthy and attractive by removing ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...

Time outdoors is always a pleasure. One of my personal favorite tasks in getting ready for spring is pruning trees and shrubs. Crepe Myrtles are small, multi-trunked trees that too many gardeners ...

Adding a two- to three-inch layer of organic mulch around the base of your maple tree can significantly improve its health.

In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to mention delicious fruit—fig trees also help with soil retention and erosion control. Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's ...