The term “crape murder” describes the practice of drastically cutting back a crape myrtle, often removing large limbs or even ...

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and how to prune your apricot tree.

If you would like to know how to prune a massive amount of fruit trees fast and easy then this is the video to watch! Here ...

Winter is the prime season for planting and pruning fruit trees, and a little thoughtful work now pays off in healthier trees and better fruit later. When pruning mature trees, […] ...

Learn how to properly prune Echeveria and other succulents to keep them healthy, compact, and growing beautifully. Easy tips ...

Japanese maple trees can be pruned almost anytime of year, but save major pruning for winter when the tree is dormant. Here's ...

Anything on a tree that is dead, diseased or damaged can be cut out any time of the year.

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If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

Fruit trees require some care and upkeep to ensure they produce, but only two types can be pruned in the winter.

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By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Picture this: a once-graceful crape myrtle, reduced to sad, bare stumps each winter — a practice known as “crape murder.” Many believe this drastic […] ...