Howard Garrett I usually do not use pruning paint of any kind on my trees. Research by arborists has shown that pruning paint and wound dressings give little help and can be actually be harmful to the ...

Pruning is considered the best preventive maintenance for landscape trees and shrubs. It promotes strong structural framework on trees that can help withstand storm damage and provide long-term ...

Step 1: The under-cut. Using a pruning saw, cut one-quarter to one-third of the way through the branch from the underside, a few inches away from the base of the branch to be removed. This prevents ...

Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Is it time to thin trees, cut off the lower limbs and perform other pruning jobs? My answers to these common questions might surprise you. Late winter is a good ...

IF YOU are a regular reader, you will know of my weird fascination with traditional horticultural practices that endure for decades despite being resoundingly debunked by science. In this article, ...

As a rule, trees in Northeast Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Also, any information on pruning would not be complete ...

As a rule, trees in North Florida can be pruned any time of year. However, the winter months seem to bring out the pruning bug in many folks. Winter can be an easier time to prune as many trees have ...

Pruning is constant part of gardening regardless of the season. Seems like everybody has a pruning question, generally when the weather changes or a change in the season. Master Gardeners always keep ...

Pruning seems to be a recurring question for many homeowners. Weather change is the spark igniting this interest, whether its light trimming or heavy pruning. The answer to the best time to prune ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...