Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...

Trees across Michigan are just wrapping up their display of fall color, with the reds, oranges and yellows of oak trees often taking center stage. That annual autumn color fest may be at risk, though, ...

The Goshen Forestry Division began young tree pruning this past week. Our initial focus is on oak trees in neighborhoods ...

There are several different types of pruning, and you can do them at different times of year. However, the best method and timing depend on your goal, as well as the plant species in question. “For ...

Here's what to consider before pruning your trees in summer. Proper tree care often involves pruning. While the technique is important, timing also plays a role in the tree's well-being. We asked ...

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to prune their oak trees in the winter to help stop the spread of oak wilt. Oak wilt is caused by the fungus ...

The winter months are the ideal time to prune oak trees in Michigan if you don’t want to put them at high risk for oak wilt. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can weaken white oaks and kill red oak ...

Before the holiday bustle becomes all-consuming, consider arranging to have your large trees inspected and pruned this winter. “It will be easier to reserve the services of a trained and qualified ...

A person pruning a tree with a pair of pruning shears - VH-studio/Shutterstock Pruning is essential to keeping the trees on your property as healthy as possible, and you don't need to be a ...