When fall arrives, many gardeners break out their pruning shears to tidy their trees before winter. But not all species benefit from a seasonal trim. In fact, pruning certain trees in fall exposes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved-hands pruning hydrangea inflorescences in the garden - Natallia Ustsinava/Shutterstock Pruning hydrangeas isn't just about ...

Trees benefit from fall trimming more than spring trimming. Trees experience less stress with fall trimming because they are entering dormancy. Spring tree trimming is better if the goal is to ...

Squirrels, insects and lightning strikes may be the reason for dead tree branches. Pruning the dead branch will solve the problem in most cases. This has been a long, hot, wet summer and soon fall ...

Each method of cutting plants serves a specific purpose.

Proper care now contributes to success next spring. As autumn settles over Iowa, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. But for trees — especially those newly planted — fall is a ...

The beginning of February means it is time to consider the big hack job or to simply get snippy with some of your trees, shrubs and perennials. To prune or not to prune, that is the question. The ...