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.
Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's secret to maintaining a happy and healthy tree. It promotes fruit production and new growth, keeps the tree at a manageable size, and enhances overall ...
Because many juniper shrubs are slower growing, they are less likely to overstep their bounds and require pruning. The problem is when the wrong juniper is planted in the wrong spot. Maybe it’s ...
By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...