If you are inclined to prune your pine trees, now is the perfect time to do so. Most people don’t prune mature pine trees, but many prune mugho pines, which are more of a shrub. Pruning these keeps ...

A properly trimmed tree can enhance the beauty of your surroundings, encourage growth (or eliminate overgrowth), and keep your property safe. But with hundreds of distinct species in the United States ...

Trimming your fruit trees at the wrong time can reduce the tree's total fruit production, its tolerance for cold weather, and its overall health.

While it may seem like you should leave your leafless trees alone in winter, the fact is, it's a great time to prune many ...

I asked an experienced arborist the other day what he thought about pruning apple trees in the fall. His answer was the same as mine: “Prune when you have time and the pruners in your hand.” Yes, ...

When is a good time to prune my fruit trees? Fall is absolutely the worst time for pruning fruit trees. The best time to prune fruit trees is when the trees are dormant, although under certain ...

Sap is the 'blood' of a tree, helping to move nutrients from the roots to the limbs. Some sap is not unusual, but excessive amounts may mean trouble. Learn what it means when you notice a lot of sap, ...

One of Fort Collins' wettest summers on record might have produced significant tree growth in your yard. While that's a good thing in Colorado, all that growth might have your trees looking gangly ...