As the temperature drops, getting outside and finishing the rest of your chores for the season can be challenging. As a result, it can be tempting to skip some of the tasks you have lined up to get ...

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 ...

Pruning at the wrong time can undo weeks or even years of care by stressing plants, reducing blooms, and opening doors to pests and disease. If you want healthy growth and reliable blooms, learn when ...

Most people find the concept of removing multiple leaders and removing poorly attached branches to be pretty easy to understand. The process of visualizing future growth and selecting appropriate ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. When most people think of architecture, they ...

The Tree Pruning: What Do Trees Think publication explains the physiological and physical changes that happen within trees as a response to pruning. Guiding young and medium-aged trees to develop good ...

As hurricane season nears, Wellington is encouraging its residents to hire tree services companies to perform “structural pruning.” Rather than just thinning out the tree’s canopy, the practice ...