I have heard from a few residents who live in subdivisions where they are beginning to remove all the large trees (oaks, magnolia, etc.) because they are causing damage to the sidewalks or filling up ...

Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in the early years can set trees up with a better chance for longer-term survival and success. To address both issues, Purdue Extension ...

4. To encourage root growth. Yes, we actually prune to get roots growing. First, using a shovel, a root prune is ideal for old orchard trees that haven’t produced well for years. Old vines, such as ...

Many of the remaining trees will receive canopy pruning to reduce the risk of limb failure once neighboring trees are removed. Removals are expected to begin the week of June 3. Between March 29 and ...

When you do prune off stems, trees will prioritize defending their wounds and growing new stems over establishing a root system. Newly planted trees need to focus their energy on producing root ...

While you’re pruning, you also can fertilize your trees and shrubs to nourish them before spring. Use a two-to-three-month controlled release, balanced fertilizer.

A $1 million urban forestry grant from the U.S. Forest Service will enable the city to remove about 275 trees in poor condition and to conduct pruning designed to restore health to another 300 trees.

What to prune: Young oak trees of five to ten years need pruning to help shape the tree. Most mature oak trees need very little pruning. Look for and remove branches that are brushing each other ...

If you are thinking of planting deciduous fruit trees, now is the time to plan for this project. In the coming weeks, bare-root deciduous fruit trees will be arriving in nurseries.

However, the principles are the same, you will just need to do a little more pruning. Most fruit trees are grafted onto semi-dwarf root stocks, which means they will mature at about two-thirds ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener. Planting bare-root fruit trees: pdne.ws/4jOcLLk Caring for young ...