When I got the idea for this article, I thought that pruning trees would be an easy subject to write about. Turns out, tree pruning is complex and like many gardening subjects, once again, I realized ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

Apr. 27—JAMESTOWN — It is important to trim trees properly and cut damaged branches so it (THEY???) can heal properly, according to Jerry Steinmetz, co-owner of Northern Tree Service with his wife, ...

Sep. 24—JAMESTOWN — Properly trimming trees when they are smaller will help prevent a costly bill for major work in the future, according to Mike Lacher, owner of Artie's #1 Tree Service. If trees don ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Some of the questions that I get asked quite frequently are “Are my trees ok?”, “Do I need to have an arborist come work on my trees?”, and “Is there anything I can do to help ...

Trees in the landscape can be easily overlooked for the all the benefits they provide us whether that be casting shade on a warm, summer day, housing our feathered friends or adding a touch of color ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...

Q: I am having a very difficult time finding someone to prune my fruit trees the way you recommend. I am older and no longer able to direct a novice (which has failed), much less do it myself. The ...

Q. Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And the avocado experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I ...