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Almost every tree needs to be pruned at some point in its life. Sometimes a tree may need to be trimmed to help it, such as dealing with storm damage, reducing limb weight, removing dead limbs and ...

As is the case with many garden jobs, there is a manual tool and a powered one for hedges too. For light hedge pruning, a good pair of gardening shears should make the job easier. If you have a lot of ...

There are a lot of different tasks you need to do to properly maintain your yard, but tree trimming can be one of the most intimidating. It's much more difficult to saw through the green wood of a ...

A well-cared for tree requires some pruning, whether to enhance its natural shape to reveal its character; to control its size in relation to its surroundings; to increase or control flower and fruit ...

Overhanging branches can block your garden or yard from getting the necessary sunlight, becoming safety hazards over time and potentially causing lawn or property damage. Pruning trees every so often ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...

Pexels Most gardeners treat their pruning shears like a hammer or a trowel. Pick it up, use it, set it down. That routine works fine for a lot of tools. With pruning shears, it can ...

A guide to plants to never prune in July, including spring- and summer-flowering shrubs, trees at risk of disease, and ...

Before you start pruning, it’s important to understand how all the parts of a tree work together. The trunk, also known as the central leader or main stem, runs water between the roots and the leaves ...