There are some large limbs hanging too low over my patio that I need to address before spring. Can I just prune these ...

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 ...

Be sure to scan the tree for broken limbs after strong winds. Intense cold spells can damage branches, too. Cut back branches damaged by cold weather to healthy wood or wood with leaves.

If the tree has reached the desired height, cut back the leaders (the new growth at the tip of each branch) by about two-thirds. If you want the tree to grow taller, leave the leaders and cut back ...

Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's secret to maintaining a happy and healthy tree. It promotes fruit production ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly and live longer, said a local certified arborist.

The late dormant season is the best time for most pruning. Avoid topping trees. Removing large branches leaves stubs that can cause several health problems. It also destroys the plant's natural shape ...

New growth will emerge from the node below your cut, making the plant branch out and get fuller. Cutting off too much of the plant can stress it. If you have an 8-foot tall money tree that you ...

We do not take routine clearance pruning requests, but requests to prune for public safety are accepted via our tree service request system (or call 311) for conditions including: Damaged and/or dead ...