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 ...
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Pruning Trees Correctly and Recognizing Risky Trees

Trees add significant value to our landscapes, but sometimes trees can become somewhat problematic in their crown, trunk, or roots. Also, when nurturing newly planted trees, some strategic pruning in ...
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.
The Vindicator

Prune your worries away — a guide to backyard fruit tree care

If you have not had the time to prune your fruit trees in winter, now is the opportune time. A little pruning now can reduce the work needed to care for your trees throughout the year. Why prune? The ...