Palm trees grow healthier the less they are pruned - but that does not mean they do not need trimming. A little careful pruning is required in some circumstances and it means knowing when and how to ...

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 ...

Question: I seem to recall reading, a long time ago, that either you or Mary Irish suggested pruning palm trees every year is not necessarily a good thing. Not only do they look awful, but I think it ...

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, ...

Dear Carol: Is all the pruning of palm trees necessary before storm season? Is it good for the tree to cut the tops back to a few green fronds? What about raising oak trees to the point that there are ...

There are some low branches from some shade trees hanging over my driveway that I would like to prune off to avoid scratching my car. Is this an OK time to do this work? The dormant season (winter) is ...

Question: My maple tree was pruned two months ago, while it was dormant during the winter. There is still sap running down the trunk where the branches were removed. The arborist said that we should ...