People will sometimes cut off a lot of the inner branches of a tree, thinking it looks better and so must be good for the tree, said Peter Girardi, a certified arborist. "It does look clean, it does ...

Pruning can help keep your shrubs and trees looking good and increase the production of flowers and fruit if done properly. However, poor pruning techniques can irreversibly damage your plants. Here ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Cora Borgens explains why and how to prune woody plants for optimal plant health. Horticulturist Cora Borgens explains why and how to prune woody plants for optimal plant health. Speaking at the ...

CORVALLIS – Moving into a new house often comes with an intimidating proposition for many homeowners – mature trees thick with branches that need serious pruning. Knowledge is everything when it comes ...

Although you can prune apple trees just about any time of the year, most apple growers agree spring is the best time to do it. One reason given for spring pruning is because when trees come out of ...

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For shade trees, the main pruning goal is to create strong tree architecture through the number and arrangement of trunks and side branches. The central leader system -- in which the tree has one main ...

I love to prune trees and shrubs; now is the time to start. I worked this past weekend on a ginkgo at my daughter’s house that was out of control. It has two main trunks and lots of branches coming ...

Pruning can improve the health, productivity and appearance of your trees and shrubs. But improper pruning can destroy the shape of your plants and also cause more harm than good. Following a few ...