There are many good reasons to prune trees. For example, branches that were damaged from winter storms need to be removed or low-hanging branches that interfere with your ability to mow your lawn need ...

Question: My neighbor had a large tree topped by about half because of concern about it damaging her house in a storm. Do you think I should have my trees topped too? Answer: Large trees growing near ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an essential step in ensuring that your tree produces as much quality fruit as possible and can ...

Plant a mango tree in a warm and tropical climate and it will flourish. The trees can grow large and produce a great crop of ...

JOSH BYRNE: If you leave an olive to do its own thing, you'll end up with a massive tree, which means it takes lots of space and also makes it difficult to pick the fruit, so I'm going to prune this ...

Bay trees are large and yet attractive trees which have dense, shiny foliage. These trees can live for 20 to 50 years if they are well cared for. Bay trees can reach up to nine metres tall, but if you ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

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Our floss silk tree has done very well and is only 8 years old. What is the best time to prune the tree? How much should be pruned? Can we trim the sides and top of the tree? Is pruning the tree ...

Whether you are growing a tropical, hardy, or swamp hibiscus, pruning hibiscus is key for beautiful blooms and a healthy ...

A: Tree dahlia, Dahlia imperialis, is a dahlia species native to southern Mexico and Guatemala that grows 12 to 20 feet tall. Its pink, lavender or white flowers provide welcome garden color in late ...