Homes and Gardens on MSN

When pruning can kill your tree – expert arborists reveal the danger periods to avoid

Expert insight: Basil Camu stresses that ‘pruning at this time can cause stress and reduce the tree's ability to heal.’ He ...
Oregonian

Should a persimmon tree be pruned during growing season? Ask an Extension expert

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: We have a ...
Chicago Tribune

Take advantage of winter to have trees pruned

The bare branches of trees are starkly beautiful against the winter sky. They also make it easier to have the trees pruned. Without leaves, it is easier for a trained arborist to see a tree’s ...
Outdoor Guide on MSN

Think Twice Before Pruning These Plants During The Winter Months

Winter is usually the ideal slow time in the yard or garden to cut things back and tidy up. But pruning certain plants when it's cold can actually harm them.
Orlando Sentinel

How to prune persimmon trees

Question: We are growing a persimmon tree that is about 12 feet tall with a central shoot. Do we prune back the shoot in the top? Answer: Reduce the height of the central leader about 2 feet to ...
Davis Enterprise

Garden doctor: Now’s the right time to prune persimmon tree

* Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon, “Rose Selection, Pruning and Care,” Davis Ace Garden Center, Fourth and G streets * Saturday, Jan. 14, 3-5 p.m., “Planting ...
AOL

8 Types of Trees You Should Never Prune in Spring—Here’s Why

Many homeowners bring out their loppers and pruning saws in spring for one reason or another. Maybe they’re opening up the canopy to get more sunlight to understory plants or trying to restrain the ...