There are two types of pruning cuts for fruit trees -- heading and thinning -- and which you use depends on what type of tree ...

There are a few basic pruning techniques we use to ... trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth anytime.

The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

As the winter’s snow melts away, spring chores and promises slowly take shape and gardeners begin sharpening and oiling their pruning tools. Is late winter and early spring the best time to ...

The basic tools are hand pruners, hedge and lopping shears, a pruning saw, a pole pruner, a pole saw to reach high parts of the tree, and a chain saw. Hand pruners can be used for cutting twigs ...

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 ...

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

A project is underway to prune hundreds of trees on campus in an effort to protect and enhance their health and longevity.

In May 2023, an 18-inch diameter branch fell from the tree and onto the roadway. A year later, Mayor Debbie Sullivan called ...

In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to mention delicious fruit—fig trees also help with soil retention and erosion control. Pruning a fig tree annually is the gardener's ...