Second, you should remember that trees are living things and when we prune them, we are intentionally wounding them. This sets up a response in the tree to try and minimize the damage.

How to Prune a Young Fig Tree. Pruning young fig trees is essential for establishing their overall shape, especially if you're growing them in pots, says Sideman.

If you have an 8-foot tall money tree that you want to prune to a 4-foot tree, it's best to prune it slowly over several seasons. Prune it in half, and the money tree may not survive. 6.

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about care of gardenias, mango trees, desert roses, crape myrtles and tomatoes along ...

It’s important to know how to prune a lemon tree if you want a healthy plant abundant with zesty fruit. Lemon trees are a popular addition to patios, and make delightful house plants in conservatories ...

Q: The smoke tree I planted three years ago needs fairly constant pruning because the branches grow rapidly and droop down to within 3 to 4 feet from the sidewalk, where passersby grab the ...

'Once your pear tree reaches its desired height, typically around 5-7 years, you can begin pruning to control its growth. Remove any dead, diseased, or crowded branches, and prune larger branches that ...

Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth anytime. Dan Gill is a retired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter.

If you have these plants in your yard, pruning them in July is a good idea, whether to encourage more blooms, keep them in ...

Prune summer-flowering trees and shrubs in mid- to late-winter. Remove dead growth anytime. Dan Gill is a retired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter.

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. - Lopper. A two-handled cutting tool, designed ...

To prune a crape myrtle properly, first decide if it needs to be pruned. In other words, if you can't come up with a good reason to trim your tree -- leave it alone.