Even for the handful of trees bred for more urban settings it still can be “a rough go,” he said. But Short maintains that with the right pruning ... tree may not be tall enough yet to ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

Young pine trees are vulnerable to low-growing weeds like invasive grasses and broadleaf weeds that compete for sunlight, water and nutrients. But this risk passes once saplings grow tall enough.