A July peach-tree prune can look dramatic — even a little nerve-racking — but more gardeners are finding that cutting back ...

A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...

Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden. Prune out water sprouts — vigorous shoots on the inside of a ...

Just like humans, trees should get regular "haircuts" to stay looking and feeling their best. For trees, this is called "pruning," and it's the process of selectively removing or trimming problematic ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

In most cases, you can trim a neighbor’s tree that hangs over your fence or crosses onto your property line. This is what to ...

Overhanging branches from a neighbour’s tree can be a real nuisance, and many people are unsure about what rights they have. Can you prune your neighbour’s trees, though? It all depends on the ...

Q: I missed pruning my cherry tree when it was dormant, and now it’s in full bloom. Is it too late to prune? A: No, it is not too late to prune your cherry tree this year in fact you may have saved ...

Should I be pruning my apple tree now? If you drive out to the rural areas, you will notice that most of the orchards and berry farms have already begun pruning. The early start is because of the ...

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and cars. Is it OK to prune some branches ...