Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones ... A scaffold branch is a permanent branch that forms the main framework of the tree. Cut back half of the previous year's growth.

as the tree’s sap can be irritating to the skin. You can re-pot the plant after pruning or wait until the spring. In Chicagoland, a ficus would do well outside between June and September.

Which type of cherry tree do I have ... Then remove any branches below these back to the trunk, shorten the main shoot to just above the top branch and shorten the four chosen branches by two-thirds.

“Protecting your home from flames and embers is key to it not burning down,” said Teryl Ciarlo, founder of Teryl Designs Landscaping in Pacific Palisades, where one of the most damaging fires hit and ...

If the tree has reached the desired height, cut back the leaders (the new growth at the tip of each branch) by about two-thirds. If you want the tree to grow taller, leave the leaders and cut back ...

When selecting a tree, consider both your climate and experience level. Chinese elm, jade, Japanese maple and juniper are popular beginner trees; pines and maples are cold-hardy and best suited to ...

Eco Tree Works. Montecito Fire Department said it can offer guidance on how best to trim back vegetation along driveways and roadways to create safer evacuation routes for the community and better ...

Growing a young bonsai into a form that resembles a mature tree requires regular pruning to encourage even ... homeless families to be converted back to hotel San Diego spot named the No. 1 ...