Now’s the time of year you’re most likely to see naked crape myrtle trees, the unfortunate consequence of improper wintertime pruning. The practice has even been given a not-so-affectionate nickname: ...

When I got the idea for this article, I thought that pruning trees would be an easy subject to write about. Turns out, tree pruning is complex and like many gardening subjects, once again, I realized ...

Find out how to prune a lemon tree properly to get the best out of yours. Pruning promotes growth and results in a healthier tree, as well as giving you more fruit. Plus of course your tree will look ...

Pruning an avocado tree is only bad if you do it wrong. Here's how to prune your tree properly. Pruning an avocado tree can be bad or good, depending on when and how you wield your pruning shears. For ...

A bit of maintenance will lead to beautiful plants and a bountiful harvest. Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been ...

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Q. Do you have any advice on how to properly care for a mature tree? Mature trees do not require as much attention as young, newly planted trees, but they do need some maintenance. In Southern ...