The size of the branch you are cutting should reflect the tool used to cut it. Here are a few tree trimming tools that make sense to have in your arsenal before you start pruning your tree: The trunk, ...

Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced ...

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree. Spring-flowering trees (dogwoods, redbuds, ornamental cherries) should be ...

Prune lemon trees after all the fruit has been harvested, usually in late winter or early spring. Avoid pruning more than 30 percent of the tree to prevent it from going into shock. Use clean, sharp ...

A flowering dogwood tree blooms in a yard. - Mark C Stevens/Getty Images Dogwoods make a stunning addition to any garden. The compact trees are prized for their delicate white blossoms in the spring ...

Lilacs are beautiful flowers that put on a show in the spring, so it may be tempting to cut them back in the fall. However, ...