Question: In a recent article, you mentioned that it was important to get an early start on tree and shrub pruning to avoid later problems. Most of our trees and shrubs were planted three years ago.

The pruning of young shade trees to enable the development of strong, healthy tree structures is a frequently overlooked practice. Here are a few tips to help you improve the life and longevity of ...

For those with a flair for artistry, espaliers can be grown as living fences that provide organic demarcation of different ...

My last article introduced the concept of structural pruning for young trees. The first two steps in the process of training a tree to a central leader and removing poorly attached branches were ...

Winter is the perfect time for certain trees, but timing is crucial. Pruning at the right moment can keep your trees ...

It is bare-root season for fruit trees as well as time to prune and a reminder: before Valentine’s Day spray peaches and nectarines for peach leaf curl. The most important pruning is the pruning of ...

Q. I have read about training trees to fit in small spaces or against a wall. What can you tell me about this? I have a brick wall in an alcove and also a small space near an entry sidewalk. A. For a ...

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...