As with apples, pears are masters of hiding their fruit beneath leafy canopies. In August, I make a point of pruning pears by ...

To minimize this problem, once you have developed the tree's "open-vase" shape, you should switch to a training program rather than a pruning program. Training simply means weighing down the branches ...

When pruning an apple tree, make sure you have the right tools—like hand pruners, a hand saw, and a step ladder. Then follow these tips from experts to properly prune your tree.

The Saker mini chainsaw is remarkably lightweight, weighing only 1.1 kg (including battery), so is ideal for pruning jobs ...

So, pruning is about making space for new growth by cutting back older branches. To do this, take your secateurs and climb your ladder, then remove a few branches from different sections as you ...

Don’t prune a tree yourself unless you can do it with both your feet on the ground. If you would have to climb a ladder to prune a tree, consider calling in an arborist.

Regular post-bloom pruning helps to keep a Fremontia to a manageable size, but for safety and comfort it is best to prune after either a heavy rainfall or a thorough hosing down of the plant.

Pruning a lemon tree also has aesthetic value. “A pruned lemon tree can also be more pleasing to the eye [since it's] clean and tidy,” adds Cooper.