Winter may seem like an odd time to head out with your pruners, but it's actually the ideal season for many trees and shrubs. With the leaves gone and branches exposed, you can clearly see the ...

Evergreen fruit trees, including lemon trees, other citrus varieties, and avocado, don’t require a chilling or dormant period ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

The bare branches of trees are starkly beautiful against the winter sky. They also make it easier to have the trees pruned. Without leaves, it is easier for a trained arborist to see a tree’s ...

Winter may look quiet for peach trees, but what you do during dormancy can shape their health, structure, and productivity in ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Pruning trees may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the winter chill sets in, but it is, in fact, one of the best times to tackle this essential garden task. Emily ...

Discover a selection of stone fruit trees and others that should never be pruned in winter, along with expert advice for when ...

Pruning is not a task that many homeowners enjoy or look forward to. However, from now until the end of winter is a good time to evaluate the structure of your younger or more recently established ...

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 ...

The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was covered in lush, healthy leaves… and not a single flower. I’d cut off every ...

Before the holiday bustle becomes all-consuming, consider arranging to have your large trees inspected and pruned this winter. “It will be easier to reserve the services of a trained and qualified ...