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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a moment in every growing season when everything looks promising, green, and unstoppable—and then something quietly goes wrong. Not a dramatic pest invasion or a sudden frost, but something ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

Spring pruning of trees should be part of a long-term strategic pruning plan. Tree topping is a quick fix method that can lead to long term problems. Spring-flowering trees and fruit trees have ...

What are the benefits of no-till gardening? The no-till methods are better for the soil than annual tilling, helping to maintain good soil structure which also leads to improved nutrient recycling, ...