Pruning a plant at the wrong time might remove potential flowers or invite disease.

Q: I purchased a piece of land last year with three silver birch trees on it. The largest is about 30 feet tall and had a low branch removed many years ago. The inside of the stub rotted and was ...

Prune these in winter: Birch trees, willows, maples, fruit trees, some hydrangeas, shrub hibiscus, twig dogwoods, shade trees ...

The time has finally come. Get your boots, gloves, thick pants and heavy coat — and don’t forget your warmest hat. Before you walk outside, grab a pair of sunglasses. You’ll need ‘em. Why? Because you ...

One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature changes, particularly if there is extremely cold weather as we’ve experienced ...

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, ...

Tree owners who have broken limbs in their trees or are just taking advantage of early pruning opportunities may notice large amounts of “water” that seem to be pouring out of the branch. This is ...

As we enjoy a bit of a thaw perhaps you are looking for something to do to get out of the house. There are a few tasks you can be focusing on to help get you ready for spring, including pruning your ...

Q. (My) birch tree, planted many years ago, has never really grown full. In the spring, it will get tiny green leaves but (it’s) still very airy and not full foliage. We’ve been told not to prune it.