The ideal time to prune a sweetgum tree is during its dormancy, ideally in late winter or early spring. One of the advantages ...

as well as dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees. Open center form: There is no central leader; instead, the tree has an open, vase-like form. This type of pruning works for almond, apricot ...

A poorly pruned crepe myrtle tree can turn into an eyesore with twiggy growth and a lack of flowers. Follow this guide to ...

Gardens are bursting back into life - but it's also time for gardeners to get out the pruning shears and start tending to ...

Annual pruning will ensure that your trees stay healthy and in good shape ... and any abnormally-shaped shoots on dwarf and prostrate conifers. Patches of dead or brown foliage need to be taken ...

Once panicle hydrangeas have established themselves for about three years, pruning back their height by about one-third ...

Timing is key as some plants flourish from pruning in April and May whilst others are best well enough alone. To help ...

Pruning fruit trees too much can reduce fruit ... A general rule of thumb for spacing fruit trees is as follows: dwarf trees should be spaced 10 to 15 feet apart, semi-dwarf trees should be ...

Dwarf stock often doesn’t have the ... You’ll want to be diligent during pruning about maintaining balance in your trees to help with this problem. Good luck, trees. Credit: Amanda Blum ...

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 ...