When using a saw for pruning, you need the right kind. The ordinary carpenter's hand saw is not the best because it tends to bind as it moves into a cut. The blade is also too wide to get into narrow ...

Almost every tree needs to be pruned at some point in its life. Sometimes a tree may need to be trimmed to help it, such as dealing with storm damage, reducing limb weight, removing dead limbs and ...

Q: What type of equipment do I need to prune trees and shrubs? A: Proper pruning tools for a home gardener include hand shears, lopping shears and a pruning saw. Hand or pruning shears are generally ...

Garden tip Sharpen or replace the blades on all pruning tools. Oil the moving parts. A pair of secateurs or hand pruners, a pair of loppers and a folding pruning saw will take care of most jobs.

The air is getting crisp, the leaves are putting on their final fiery show, and you’re cozied up with a mug of cider. But ...

The first day of spring took many by surprise. Who expects cold and snow after several days of sunshine and 60-degree temperatures? Now that we’ve been slapped back to reality, stop fixating on the ...

There are some low branches from a few shade trees hanging over my front sidewalk and driveway that I would like to prune to increase the clearance for people and cars. Is it OK to prune some branches ...

A fruit tree is a great addition to your yard or garden, but like most plants, you need to prune it in specific ways and at certain times to improve its health.

During this time of year, one of the most frequently-asked questions we Master Gardeners handle is, “Can I prune my (insert name of tree or shrub here) yet?” The answer varies, depending on which ...