There are some large limbs hanging too low over my patio that I need to address before spring. Can I just prune these ...

If needed, extensive pruning should be done to spring-flowering trees and shrubs soon after they finish flowering. Prune ...

Be sure to scan the tree for broken limbs after strong winds. Intense cold spells can damage branches, too. Cut back branches damaged by cold weather to healthy wood or wood with leaves. If you notice ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly and live longer, said a local certified arborist.

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...