Prune tree branches yourself only if you can easily reach to do the work with your feet safely on the ground, and if the branch is less than 6 inches in diameter. “If you would have to climb a ...

May 31—Dear Answer Man: The storm that came through recently knocked a lot of branches onto the ground from the trees in my yard and along the boulevard on my street. Do I need to do something ...

It’s important to look at the angle of attachment when selecting branches to prune. The ideal angle for a sturdy tree branch is 45 degrees, or the angle between your thumb and index finger.