Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!

Question: In a recent article, you mentioned that it was important to get an early start on tree and shrub pruning to avoid later problems. Most of our trees and shrubs were planted three years ago.

End of winter is the best time of year to prune shrubs that flower later in the growing season, i.e. from mid-June and after. The reason is that later-flowering shrubs bloom on “new wood.” This means ...

Wondering if you can trim a neighbor’s tree? Here is what to know about property lines, liability, and your rights.

The pruning of young shade trees to enable the development of strong, healthy tree structures is a frequently overlooked practice. Here are a few tips to help you improve the life and longevity of ...

Q. I have read about training trees to fit in small spaces or against a wall. What can you tell me about this? I have a brick wall in an alcove and also a small space near an entry sidewalk. A. For a ...