The Spruce on MSN

Should You Prune Japanese Maple in the Winter? What an Expert Recommends for Healthy Trees

Regardless of whether you grow a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) with an upright or weeping habit, its colorful fall foliage ...
AOL

Before You Pick Up Your Pruners, Make Sure You Don’t Cut Back This One Type of Tree This Fall

Prune fruit trees in late winter or during early spring dormancy for faster healing and stronger growth. Prune lightly in summer to shape trees, but avoid fall or early winter cuts that risk cold ...
Modern Farmer

11 Fruit Tree Pruning Secrets That Will Increase Your Yield

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large commercial and ...
Frederick News-Post

Some dos and don’ts of pruning

As I write this column, I just can’t get Johnny Nash’s 1972 song “I Can See Clearly Now” out of my head. One of the advantages of this dormant, leafless season is that I can see more clearly where I ...

Japanese maples will look ‘stunning’ and avoid death if you follow 1 simple pruning rule

The care and pruning requirements for Japanese maple plants are quite low, but there are some guidelines to follow to prevent ...
Fort Collins Coloradoan

Now is not the time to prune a healthy tree in Colorado, save for these 3 exceptions

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 ...
WSPA

Do’s & Don’ts of Tree Trimming

(WSPA) – They provide shade, they are an animal habitat and in fall they are a tourist attraction. Our trees are important but can be dangerous when gusty storms blow through. Spring is the start of ...