These trees are relatively easy to care for, but they do need some maintenance to make the most of them. Learn when, why, and how to prune a Japanese maple to keep your tree healthy and beautiful.

I sat down with Russell Norton a horticulture and agriculture educator with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and started by asking him: why do we prune?

One the most frequently asked gardening question concerns pruning. Many ask if it’s OK to prune any time the temperature ...

It’s recommended to prune maple trees now to try to prevent bleeding, as well as ensuring you prune correctly. The experts explained: “Simply remove badly placed or crossing shoots to ...

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

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...

Don't prune in early spring, as many trees bleed sap if cut at this time of year. The exceptions to the 'deciduous tree' rule are maple, horse chestnut, birch, walnut and cherry trees which all ...

Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees?

A dwarf tree is going to be a lot easier to manage in a bonsai pot.” Other traits in Japanese maple’s favor: it’s more forgiving when it comes to pruning; the flexible branches are easily ...