In 1964, a graduate student cut down a bristlecone pine in Nevada. The tree, now known as Prometheus, turned out to be nearly ...

Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be pruned in late August or early September. When pruning it's essential to keep your secateurs sharp. Blunt tools can cause ...

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through a simple, plant-positive approach to pruning that should leave your trees in great shape. Typically, pruning is done using a pruner, lopper or ...

Annual pruning will ensure that your trees stay healthy and in good shape. Our guide takes you through the key tips for common garden trees. Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant ...

Selecting the right pot is an essential step in growing a Pine bonsai tree. The pot should be shallow, with a depth of no ...

But no matter what types of trees you’re growing, early fall is the worst time to prune trees. Pruning just before winter makes trees more vulnerable to frost damage, but it can also reduce ...

This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most widespread in winter. Initial pruning and training of young trees is best carried out in spring, just as the buds are breaking. Other pruning ...

Pruning apple trees is a crucial part of keeping them healthy and productive. Proper pruning helps shape the tree, remove dead or diseased wood, improve air circulation and stimulate new growth.

“When in doubt, prune it out” can be dangerous advice if you’re shaping a young spruce tree and you prune out the central leader, which can ruin the tree’s shape. Similarly, “Prune when ...

as is the case with the Methuselah Tree, a bristlecone pine more than 46 centuries old. But it's truly baffling to learn under what conditions it has accomplished this extraordinary feat.

As you might be aware, El Paso County and much of Colorado is seeing an uptick in mountain pine beetle (MPB) activity. MPB is ...