Fruit trees must be heavily pruned every year or more to produce fruit, says Jean-Claude Rochat, owner of Arborist Now, Inc. ...

The gusts of 50 mph to 80 mph winds has already created a lot of hazards, including fallen trees, downed tree limbs and other debris that can make streets, sidewalks and public parks unsafe.

If the tree is clear of utility lines, use a broom to remove as much snow as possible from branches by brushing off or gently shaking. Avoid large, rapid movement as this could cause the limb to ...

If the tree is clear of utility lines, use a broom to remove as much snow as possible from branches by brushing off or gently shaking. Avoid large, rapid movement as this could cause the limb to ...

If severe weather downs trees or large branches on your property, what are the next steps to take? Here's what to do.

For removal of downed tree branches, debris or traffic signal outages on public land and roads, the L.A. County Department of Public Works is encouraging residents to call the 24-hour dispatch ...

There are some large limbs hanging too low over my patio that I need to address before spring. Can I just prune these branches to create more clearance over my patio? — Jim Young, Libertyville ...

Use a broom to safely remove as much snow as possible by brushing or gently shaking the branches. Avoid large, rapid movements. Do not climb the tree or use a ladder to reach higher limbs.

Question: This winter I’d like to do some major limb removal on my oak trees. What’s the best way to remove these safely?R.S., DeBaryAnswer: If the branches are very large and heavy, cut some ...