Pruning saws are a garden essential. A step between pruners and chainsaws, pruning saws are designed to cut through mid-size ...

Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

A healthy fruit tree is a magical thing. Besides providing a wealth of delicious food, a thriving tree creates shade and beauty and increases biodiversity in your yard. To keep fruit trees healthy and ...

If you’ve never made any winter pruning mistakes, consider yourself one of the lucky few. Even gardening veterans and master gardeners will tell you how easy it is to accidentally make the wrong cut, ...

In the past, I have written about how to properly prune trees. To add a little bit of interest, I thought perhaps it would be beneficial to show examples of poor pruning and the reasons why these ...

Having fruit trees in your yard offers numerous benefits for your landscape, wildlife, and yourself. Not only do you get to enjoy fresh, delicious fruit, but you also support pollinators like bees and ...

Trees growing in groups blew down less frequently and had less damage than trees growing alone. Trees that were properly pruned had less damage than trees that were unpruned, or improperly pruned.

Don't plant fruit trees in growing conditions or climates they aren't suited for. Planting too late, too deeply, or in overly rich soil affects tree growth and health. Not watering enough and pruning ...