Got a tree whose limbs and branches are moving in too close for comfort? We spoke to an expert who explained how to mitigate ...

Learn how to prune a money tree effectively to promote healthy growth, shape the plant, and keep it looking its best.

Tree roots growing on the ground surface create problems for many homeowners, especially in older neighborhoods where larger shade trees have been established for 15 to 20 years. The roots make law… ...

Understanding Tree Root Growth When you plant that six-foot sapling in your yard with dreams of sitting under a large shade tree, be prepared to deal with surface roots eventually. Almost any ...

Regular pruning enhances yields and supports the health of a thriving pear tree. Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ...

We tend to get asked about proper tree-trimming techniques and the proper time to plant trees. Since this is a great time to plant and trim trees, we’ll go into detail on each topic below. When ...

“This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice with area gardeners about persimmon trees, pruning, crape myrtles, tomatoes, fertilizer, weeds, St. Augustine lawns, turf ...

Q. To save money I hired my neighbor – who claimed to have pruned many trees – to cut off some limbs of a larger maple tree ...

Stumped on how to kill a tree stump? Clear your yard (and ward off pests in the process) with help from our handy guide ...

Is it possible to rescue a tree that was planted with its roots all wrapped up? Mike McGrath will bravely battle on behalf of the balled and burlaped. Plus: Mike examines a brand new variety of ...

The worst reason to prune is to control plant size. Having to prune a tree or shrub constantly to keep it within bounds probably means that the wrong plant is planted in the wrong place.