Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

Here's when (and how) to prune fruit trees and boost your harvest

Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right.

Your young trees need some pruning now. Here’s how to do it right

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!
Yahoo

I spoke to arboriculture experts to find out the best time to prune a sweetgum tree, plus get tips on how to prune correctly

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/DigiPub Sweetgum trees (Liquidambar styraciflua) are fast-growing and ...
The Florida Times-Union

Before taking pruners to your palm trees, here's what you should know

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...

These 5 Spring Tree Pruning Mistakes Might Harm Your Trees for Years to Come, Arborists Say

Pruning trees in spring is a common garden chore, but timing and technique matter. We talked to arborists about the most ...
Sun Sentinel

Ask a Real Estate Pro: How can I get my neighbor to trim their overgrown, messy tree?

Q: We have a neighbor with an overgrown tree. We’ve tried everything to get her to trim it. She won’t do it, and it drops debris on our lawn and makes a mess of our house. What are our options? — Greg ...
inforum

Why you need to prune your apple trees

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

Trees to never prune in April – don't risk the health of trees or lose blooms by trimming this month

Discover six trees to never prune in April, as you'll lose flowers or leave them at risk of damaging pests. Plus, what is the ...