March, April and May are good months to prune fruit trees. Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees in March. I think they did so because they had less other work they could do during this time ...

Q: What type of equipment do I need to prune trees and shrubs? A: Proper pruning tools for a home gardener include hand shears, lopping shears and a pruning saw. Hand or pruning shears are generally ...

This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder,” which is when the entire crown of the crape myrtle tree is cut off. Courtesy of Leaf & Limb, a Raleigh-based tree care company ...

It’s important to know how to prune a lemon tree if you want a healthy plant abundant with zesty fruit. Lemon trees are a popular addition to patios, and make delightful house plants in conservatories ...

When planting a fruit orchard in your yard, make sure you don't forget about pruning. Neglecting to prune your fruit trees, including your apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca), creates added stress and ...

Pruning an apple tree can seem like a daunting task if you have never done it before. Like most other skills, you start out slowly learning the basics to help build confidence. Then once the basic ...

Crepe myrtles should be pruned while the tree is dormant. Learn the best time to prune a crepe myrtle and what happens if you ...

The best time to prune crepe myrtles is before new growth appears, so what happens if you prune crepe myrtles later in the spring? Here's what you need to know.

“There’s no reason to prune a tree, unless there’s a reason to prune it.” Kim Stone’s words may seem like double-talk. But the arborist for Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior is urging a bit of ...

A guide to five flowering trees to prune in early spring, as you sacrifice flowers and growth if they are trimmed any later, plus expert pruning advice.

The citizen street-tree pruner must live by certain rules: Sharp, clean tools are a pruner’s best friend. No climbing — all of your tree maintenance must be done with two feet on the ground. (“Never ...