Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Construction Photography/Avalon / Contributor / Getty Images Tree trimming improves the health and appearance of trees and is ...

Key PointsTrees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming.Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy.Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

February is a good month to prune deciduous trees in many climates. As they are dormant, they suffer less stress from pruning, and there are fewer pests and diseases around at this time of year.

Winter is a great time to prune the trees in your garden. You should not have any problems pruning off the low limbs to provide more clearance for the patio. In most situations, it is better to remove ...

Too many serious injuries and deaths annually are caused by inexperienced persons trying to do their own tree pruning. In most cases, the individual was trying to work off the ground on a ladder or ...

Drought-stressed trees are posing a higher risk for storm damage this summer. Here are the signs that your trees need ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Q: Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And some experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I don’t ...