A thinning cut removes the branch at its junction with the trunk or limb. This type of cut is demonstrated on a tree in early spring at the University of Maine Agriculture and Forest Experiment ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, the goals are simple: ...

February is a good month to prune deciduous trees in many climates. As they are dormant, they suffer less stress from pruning, and there are fewer pests and diseases around at this time of year.

Some trees grow into a nice shape at a measured rate with little help from the tree-planter. But most young trees benefit from some selected pruning cuts — especially in the first two to five years — ...

View post: Don’t Make This Watering Mistake With Your New Grass Seed Late winter to early spring is prime time for pruning trees and shrubs. Pruning now allows better visibility, faster healing, and ...