There are many good reasons to prune trees. For example, branches that were damaged from winter storms need to be removed or low-hanging branches that interfere with your ability to mow your lawn need ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...

Guillotine my beautiful papaya tree? Yep. The ultimate in grafting and trimming is the procedure that you can do to your papaya tree. In other words, chop off it’s head! So, how to do it? Take your ...

After fruit was thinned to 8 inches apart, this 5-year-old tree still produced 84 large apples. Many fruit trees — including semidwarf varieties — can easily grow to 15 feet and taller. Anyone who has ...

Learning to plant and prune trees will let you shape your outdoor spaces into a more inviting place. Plantings can shield your house from sun and cold winds while increasing curb appeal. Proper ...

February is a good month to prune deciduous trees in many climates. As they are dormant, they suffer less stress from pruning, and there are fewer pests and diseases around at this time of year.