Many people feel that fruit tree pruning is too complex a task to be done by amateurs, but when we amateurs learn a few basic concepts, we can keep our fruit trees healthy, well-shaped and bearing ...

Purchasing a basic set of tree trimming tools adequate for trimming small trees costs from $395 to $725. On average, a good, but limited, set of tree trimming tools will cost $560.

Fruit tree pruning demonstration. Certified arborist and Island Mountain Tree & Plant Services owner Rick Wheeler will demonstrate the basics of pruning fruit trees.

Pruning can make trees safer (removing dead branches that might fall, for instance) and improve appearance. "Everybody prunes, but most people are afraid to prune," Lestyan said.

Well-pruned shrubs and trees are a hallmark of a carefully tended yard or garden.

Keeping things safely pruned back is a fact of life for all homeowners. Whether it’s pruning bushes to enhance the landscaping or trimming trees to keep your roof safe from moss and winter st… ...

Pruning a mature apple tree can seem daunting, especially if you spend any time reading the countless books on the subject.

Fruit trees and shade trees need very different approaches when it comes to pruning.

Pruning is a skill that can help your plants thrive. Learn the basics of pruning desert trees and shrubs in this article.

Over my many years in the tree care industry, I have seen (and heard reports of) many serious injuries and deaths caused by inexperienced persons trying to do their own tree pruning.