Have you ever witnessed trees being pruned by men with a truck, ladder, and a chainsaw? For everyone who needs a young tree pruned to produce a good structure (which is very important for live oaks) ...

Spring tree pruning is often done to shape branches and encourage new growth. But DIY pruning can sometimes cause problems, especially if proper techniques or timing aren't observed. Arborists are ...

The photo indicates that the cause of the damage to your tree was from an improper pruning cut. The top of the wound is smooth from the downward cut by a chainsaw, and once the cut was about ...

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...

Low-maintenance and adaptable dogwood trees can be beautiful home landscape additions, especially when the flowering varieties are in bloom. An added advantage is that these trees are usually pretty ...

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 ...

I have two large trees that I am afraid might damage my house when the wind blows. A local tree company has offered to top them so they are about half as tall. Is that a good idea? Large trees growing ...

Fall has arrived and there’s still plenty to do in the garden. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Trees are valuable assets in any yard, providing shade and adding beauty while also serving as a draw for wildlife. While trees are largely self-sustaining, you do need to prune them to maintain their ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catherine McQueen / Getty Images Spring is the worst time of year to prune your dogwood tree because you can negatively impact ...