You may have heard that pruning spruce trees in the landscape is an important way of maintaining their health, size, shape, and vigor. But this is more applicable to deciduous trees than evergreens.

Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are some pruning guidelines that act as a starting point that make pruning a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools for the job will ...

Q: I have volunteered to help our church with yard maintenance. I need to trim back all the bushes, but my concern is the blue spruce tree. It is a very nice tree, but it is growing over the parking ...

Key Takeaways Failing to prune trees can lead to structural weakness in limbs and the overall stability of the tree.Weak or too-large trees can cause thousands in damage, threaten injury, and cause ...

Shrubs and trees can be pruned to improve structure, maximize blooms and/or fruit production, or to remove damaged or diseased branches. Such branches should be removed as soon as possible. They ...

A practical October pruning guide for Indian gardens to remove dead wood, shape plants lightly, and promote healthy growth ...

There’s an old saying in pruning: “Prune until it hurts, and then prune some more.” The advice helps overcome our fear of cutting away too many branches. Other pruning adages are less useful. “When in ...

Pruning is the key to a lush, abundant garden. It's vital for the health and productivity of trees and shrubs. Before it's ...