Dierks Bentley has announced that he’ll be trekking across the United States on his summer Broken Branches tour.

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Beware of branches wedged in place by another part of the tree. They can spring out unexpectedly if released from tension. Before cutting, inspect the trunk or limbs for nails, spikes, or other ...

Be sure to scan the tree for broken limbs after strong winds. Intense cold spells can damage branches, too. Cut back branches damaged by cold weather to healthy wood or wood with leaves.

A scaffold branch is a permanent branch that forms the main framework of the tree. Cut back half of the previous year's growth. This encourages the tree to focus its energy on developing a robust ...