If you are inclined to prune your pine trees, now is the perfect time to do so. Most people don’t prune mature pine trees, but many prune mugho pines, which are more of a shrub. Pruning these keeps ...

A properly trimmed tree can enhance the beauty of your surroundings, encourage growth (or eliminate overgrowth), and keep your property safe. But with hundreds of distinct species in the United States ...

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...

Question: Some of my trees need to be pruned. Can I do some of the pruning myself or should I just hire an arborist? Answer: You could certainly do some of the pruning yourself if the trees are not ...

When I was a boy I loved to climb trees. I had no fear of heights, and loved the unique perspective I got looking down from the top of a tall pine or maple tree. Now that I’m all grown up, I no longer ...