Pruning cuts should be made close to the branch collar and not flush against the trunk. These are “thinning cuts” and the entire branch is removed from the tree. “Heading cuts” will remove only one ...

Late winter is a perfect time to prune the woody deciduous plants in your lawn and garden. Deciduous refers to the trees and ...

You probably aren’t watering or pruning the 75-foot oak or maple in the front yard, but mature trees aren’t maintenance free.

Renewal pruning of an overgrown shrub occurs over three years and requires the gradual removal (15-20%) of the oldest and tallest of branches each year, leaving only younger branches. This method is ...

Pruning roses is an important part of proper maintenance. It encourages full, shapely bushes, increased vigor and more flowers. Major pruning is done twice a year. The first pruning of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The sound of a tree hitting the ground signals steady business for estimator Mike McDaniel. But for homeowners, it’s a reminder that now is one of the best times to assess ...