If a tree forms two stems, select the strongest, most upright shoot and cut out the competitor at its base. You should remove any plain green shoots which appear on variegated conifers ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

If you have the climate to grow orange trees ... green foliage, fragrant blossoms, and juicy, fresh fruit. Evergreen citrus with their strong branches, don’t require the type of intensive ...

When pruning evergreens, it's important to avoid cutting into the older wood, as these trees don't regrow from cuts made in the mature, woody parts of the tree. Instead, focus on the green ...

But no matter what types of trees you’re growing, early fall is the worst time to prune trees. Pruning just before winter makes trees more vulnerable to frost damage, but it can also reduce ...

This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most widespread in winter. Initial pruning and training of young trees is best carried out in spring, just as the buds are breaking. Other pruning ...

Japanese maple trees are at their most beautiful in autumn due to their rich red and orange leaves - and are extremely easy to care for as long as you know the best time to prune them.

Pruning apple trees is a crucial part of keeping them healthy and productive. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or diseased wood, improve air circulation and stimulate new growth.

The emerald ash borer was detected in June in a small area in northeast Littleton, raising concerns as the beetle continues to spread. Evan Kruegel speaks with experts about how to protect trees ...

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has removed an increasing number of dead ...