For the most part, spruce pruning is not necessary, but it’s good to know how and when to remove damaged branches or control their size.

Knowing when to prune trees is vital to maintaining the health of any tree. There are recommended times of the year when it is safe to prune, though there are also times when you may jeopardize a ...

Before you get out the pruning saw or shears, here's what you need to know about pruning the trees in your yard.

A: If you prune the spruce, cut the branches back to the main trunk to save time, trouble and the frustration of having to go back and do it again in a few years.

Improving the environment around the trees may also help. Increasing airflow by proper spacing when planting, or removing the lower limbs of blue spruce can also help reduce incidence of the disease.

Why you should plan to prune in February and early March Late winter to early spring when trees are still dormant (before leaves appear) is the best time to prune most trees, including fruit trees.

A study by University of Florida Professor Ed Gilman suggests reducing the size of the canopy by trimming the long side branches. When trees are thinned, by removing the branches from the middle, the ...

Reasons not to prune trees and shrubs in fall Timing is important, and some seasons are better than others for the task.