We have all seen the severe pruning that PSO does on trees that get tangled up in the power lines. So, to minimize those reasons to prune, select plants of an appropriate size. Other reasons to ...

Pruning apple and pear trees in winter is important for improving their size, shape and health, according to gardening experts. They explain that pruning fruit trees will ensure they’re properly ...

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That’s when sap beetles, sometimes called picnic beetles, are attracted to the fungus of infected trees. It can spread it to other trees. “Trying not to prune or wound during the high-risk period of ...

Use this service to request pruning of City-owned trees on the City boulevard of a residential or commercial property. If the tree is causing a safety risk or is located in a park, intersection or ...

Fruit tree pruning residue has the potential to serve as an alternative substrate, offering a sustainable solution. This study evaluates the feasibility of incorporating various types of fruit tree ...

Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut ...