This improperly pruned crape myrtle tree has undergone “crape murder,” which is when the entire crown of the crape myrtle tree is cut off. Courtesy of Leaf & Limb, a Raleigh-based tree care company ...

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 ...

Question: We are growing a persimmon tree that is about 12 feet tall with a central shoot. Do we prune back the shoot in the top? Answer: Reduce the height of the central leader about 2 feet to ...

If you've just brought a Christmas tree home only to realize it's too tall to fit in your house, you're not the first one to make that mistake. It can be hard to estimate the height of a Christmas ...

Pruning shears come in a variety of types, and one size does not fit all. That being said, it's relatively easy to decide ...

“There’s no reason to prune a tree, unless there’s a reason to prune it.” Kim Stone’s words may seem like double-talk. But the arborist for Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior is urging a bit of ...

Autumn is the ideal season to care for your fruit trees. Here are three species you should prune right now to keep them healthy and ensure a generous harvest next year. Which trees are they, and why ...