Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to prune them and what insect and ...

Generally speaking, conifers are trees and shrubs with needles that set seeds in cones. Yews, junipers and ginkgos produce cones, too, but they’re fleshy and appear berry-like. Ginkgos are ...

Because money trees are fast-growing houseplants, you might find you need to cut yours back from time to time to maintain it at a manageable size. Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) ...

Crepe myrtles, Lagerstroemia indica, vary in size from dwarf shrubs to multi-trunked and single-trunk trees growing to 30 feet tall. Most varieties produce beautiful blooms starting in spring or ...

18:24, Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Updated: 18:24, Thu, Oct 12, 2023 Pruning apple trees is an essential part of maintaining their health and productivity. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or ...

Palm trees grow healthier the less they are pruned - but that does not mean they do not need trimming. A little careful pruning is required in some circumstances and it means knowing when and how to ...

12:21, Sun, Apr 6, 2025 Updated: 12:27, Sun, Apr 6, 2025 Japanese maple trees are known for their magnificent red foliage that can light up a garden, but they need to be pruned at the right time to ...

Pruning apple trees is a crucial part of keeping them healthy and productive. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or diseased wood, improve air circulation and stimulate new growth.

Regular pruning is essential to ensure a healthy and productive fig tree. Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness ...

Lemon and citrus trees don’t require too much pruning in order for them to produce large volumes of fruit. However, pruning is still important because it can lower the risk of fungal issues—especially ...

One of Fort Collins' wettest summers on record might have produced significant tree growth in your yard. While that's a good thing in Colorado, all that growth might have your trees looking gangly ...

Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ensure your pear tree yields a bountiful harvest of high-quality fruit, proper pruning ...