The roots are your tree’s lifeline ... improving yield significantly. Pruning shears are a staple for any gardener. Bypass shears create clean cuts and are ideal for live branches.

If you’ve used your pruning tools on other trees ... keep the lowest ones at least 2 feet above the ground. STEP 5: Root prune a container tree to keep it small enough. An important part ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still ... years before doing heavy pruning, as the loss of too much canopy can set them back in their growth. One exception is bare-root trees sold as unbranched ...

Trees, like all living things, require attention and maintenance, especially as they transition from dormancy to the growing ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

When pruning a large branch, be sure to undercut a small distance closer to the trunk on the underside of the targeted branch ...

Be it cutting back trees and overgrown branches ... So before you get out your best pruning shears, here’s what the experts say. If you have the overgrown branches hanging over your fences ...